
Natasha McCormack
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation
Natasha McCormack is an Arrernte, Warumungu, Alawa and Kija woman from Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and Deputy CEO of Purple House. With more than 20 years' experience in governance, leadership, policy and community development, she has worked across the government, non-government and commercial sectors. Natasha is passionate about strengthening culturally safe, community-led healthcare and improving access to services for Aboriginal people living in rural and remote Australia. She is proud to be part of the Purple House team, supporting innovative models of care that enable people to receive dialysis on Country, strengthening self-determination and connection to Country while improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Sessions
Day 1
11.15
Case study: Providing lifesaving care for chronic kidney disease in Remote Central Australia
Operating remote dialysis clinics across the NT, WA and SA
Providing mobile treatment through Purple Truck dialysis units
Enabling patients to stay connected to their Country, family and culture
Natasha McCormack, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation