Reconciliation news
Graphic: At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.
Healthy smiles, happy lives: Delivering oral health care at the base of Uluru
At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.
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RFDS Central Operations welcomes new board members
30 Aug 2022The RFDS Central Operations recently appointed 2022 NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle and aviation expert Geoff Roberts to its Board.
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WA Flying Doctor appoints Dwayne Mallard as first Indigenous board member
08 Jul 2022The WA Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) proudly welcomed our newest board member Dwayne Mallard to our Jandakot base during NAIDOC Week.
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Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! NAIDOC 2022
02 Jul 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service is celebrating NAIDOC week and this years theme Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
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National Reconciliation Week: Connecting to Country
30 May 2022To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the RFDS encouraged staff to recognise the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we deliver services.
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Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End
30 May 2022On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.
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Indigenous artist draws attention to mental health and wellbeing
17 May 2022Sixteen-year-old Indigenous artist Wudarabin Snider from Cooktown is helping the Flying Doctor to empower communities to prioritise their mental health.
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RFDS strengthens connections with Cape York communities
13 Oct 2021The RFDS (Queensland Section) has engaged Indigenous photographer, Naomi Hobson, to capture portraits in Cape York communities serviced by our Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
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RFDS takes vaccines to Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia
15 Jul 2021The RFDS’ remote COVID-19 vaccination program continues to roll-out to the furthest corners of Western Australia this week with crews undertaking a five-day clinic in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands (NG Lands).
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About Reconciliation Week 2022
28 May 2021What is Reconciliation Week About? Why are the dates significant? What is the theme? Tell me about the Artwork? All Your NRW2022 Questions Answered here!
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Turning passion into action: National Reconciliation Week
27 May 2021In marking National Reconciliation Week, it is with great pride that we share with you stories from our crews who give their everything, every day, to provide the finest care to our patients who live in the furthest corners of WA.
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Reconciliation Week Reading List
01 Jan 2021Expand your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievement with this recommended reading list for National Reconciliation Week.
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NOVEMBER: Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients
11 Dec 2020Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients with new artwork unveiled during NAIDOC Week.
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Mother-daughter artists create First Nation art for Flying Doctor
09 Nov 2020Artwork created by South Australian Aboriginal artists Kelly Taylor and her daughter T’keyah Ware has been unveiled in a new range of RFDS uniforms to reflect our role in supporting remote communities.
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Always Was, Always Will Be.
07 Nov 2020This year the NAIDOC theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. This theme recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent
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Flying Doctor and Kowanyama community “In this Together”
28 May 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and the Far North Queensland remote Indigenous community of Kowanyama have truly embraced this year’s Reconciliation Week theme “in this together”.
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