The official opening of the Kinyin McKenzie Dialysis Centre in Pukatja (Ernabella), South Australia is taking place on Thursday, November 7th. This project was made possible thanks to a Global Grant. Tjunkaya Tapaya took time to write a poem to honor this special occasion.
"Anangu need to live in their own community, on our country. Anangu need to live on their own country together with their family. They need to be close to what is important to them-family, country and Tjukurpa. These powerful dialysis machines and the Purple House nurses will live here in our community, we will look after them. Anangu who have sick kidneys will come home to their country. They will be happy to be home with their family but they will also remember the old people who didn't get to see this day. We thank you for your support in bringing our family home.'
Words written by Tjunkaya Tapaya in 2017