Stand up, speak out, because silence is never the solution
For outstanding commitment to the Northern Territory Community Appreciation Awards: AdvocateNT Community Appreciation Awards allow for the nomination of organizations or individuals who have provided impressive support to seniors or…
Background NT Health control access to the Palmerston Regional Hospital Hydrotherapy pool, access is very restricted despite its original promise to Territorians, If you have a procedure at Royal Darwin…
Based on public information about the original purpose of PRH hydrotherapy pool The hydrotherapy pool at the Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) in Darwin was officially opened in June 2019 with…
There is nothing worse when attending a hospital and facing: Ageist language (exclusion); A medical professional cutting you short, listening issues; Suggestions that you are too old for medical treatment,…
Public Briefing scheduled for 17 February 2026 Public Statement – 5 November 2025The Public Accounts Committee advises that initial submissions regarding the Acacia Project have been received. However, the Committee…
We have reached out to the NT Minister for Health many times who is yet to respond.Patients who gain access via surgery yet still require access to the pool are…
A physiotherapist (PT) helps people with movement and function issues from injury, illness, disability, or aging, by assessing, diagnosing, and treating conditions through exercise, manual therapy, and education to improve…
Originally Published at NT Independent 16th December 2025 Dear Editor, Seniors and those with disabilities are being turned away from access to the Palmerston Regional Hospital hydrotherapy pool by the…
The hydrotherapy pool at Palmerston Regional Hospital has been closed to the public, with only inpatients and outpatients permitted to use the facility. A disability advocate who was a key…