SA Health

This NAIDOC Week, we're proud to celebrate Doug, a proud Ngarrindjeri man and a valued member of the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - NALHN Aboriginal Health team.

Doug has dedicated the past 22.5 years to supporting Aboriginal Health as a driver, providing more than just transport. Through his kindness, reliability and genuine care, he has helped countless Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access the care they need while building trust and meaningful connections along the way.

Doug's pride in his Ngarrindjeri heritage and his ongoing commitment to serving community are deeply appreciated. His contribution reminds us that every role in healthcare plays an important part in creating culturally safe, welcoming and connected services.

Thank you, Doug, for your dedication, your generosity, and the positive impact you continue to make every day.

Every year, NAIDOC Week honours the strength, resilience, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year's theme, 50 Years of Deadly, marks a powerful milestone, honouring the Elders, leaders, and communities who have paved the way and continue to inspire future generations. 🖤💛❤️

The Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) helps regional South Australian communities and families who need to travel for specialist medical care.

The scheme provides financial subsidies to assist patients who need to travel more than 100km each way to access necessary, approved medical specialist services that aren’t available locally.

PATS’s new improvements apply to all eligible transport and accommodation from 1 July 2026.

For more information or to make a claim, visit www.pats.sa.gov.au