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Graphic: Best for the Bush Rural and Remote Health Baseline 2023
Primary care access vital for better health outcomes in remote Australia
The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report was released today.
More detailsA Jackaroo is hemorrhaging in remote and NT and his mates have to get him to hospital
23 Jan 2023Early last year Chris and Betty Katsogiannis received a call from their son Nicholas, who was in remote NT and had a post-operative bleed that he was unable to quell. This started a desperate dash to Tennant Creek hospital, many hours away.
Read full storyCourage is served in large quantities at Gilberton Station- ask Prince Charles
16 Jan 2023Lyn French is no stranger to accidents and injuries on her remote North Queensland property and in this episode, we walk in her shoes and learn of the adventures and challenges at Gilberton Station.
Read full storyRFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity
12 Jan 2023The Royal Flying Doctor Service has once again ranked first in the Charity Benchmark 40 by Charity RepTrak - and has done so for 11 of the 12 years that the study has been conducted.
Read full storyDid you know that the RDFS has an online shop with an amazing range of products?
12 Jan 2023Buying your gifts at our online DocShop and help families and communities in outback Australia to receive critical healthcare.
Read full storyHow does Paul survive a horrible mountain bike accident in remote WA?
05 Jan 2023The Flying Doctor Podcast: Paul Fiddes is a fit and experienced rider, but his competitive nature got the best of him in the Cape to Cape mountain bike event a few years ago...
Read full storyThe flights you don't want to be checking onto this new year
30 Dec 2022New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for people to let their hair down and celebrate with family and friends -- and this year that is something we all look forward to.
Read full storySanta won't be the only red-belly in the sky this Christmas
25 Dec 2022Please celebrate safely and take a well-earned break this Christmas.
Read full storyThe RFDS in WA sees an increase in calls for help early this festive season
19 Dec 2022The Royal Doctor Service of WA (RFDS) has seen an increase in calls related to accidents in regional WA during the past week.
Read full storyRAP Year in Review
15 Dec 2022We are very proud to present our first Reconciliation Action Plan ‘Year in Review’ report.
Read full storyThe Royal Flying Doctor Service launches country bakeries awards
15 Dec 2022RFDS Victoria is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural country bakery awards, which have been voted for by Flying Doctor road crews.
Read full storyHow did Andrew Conlon survive being swallowed by the earth?
14 Dec 2022Ten years ago, Andrew fell into a mine shaft in Western Australia and sustained serious head injuries which left him with epilepsy.
Read full storyThe Flying Doctor community comes together for the John Flynn Luncheon
07 Dec 2022With its theme, “Spirit of the Outback Adventurer”, RFDS Victoria’s annual John Flynn Luncheon was a celebration of remote communities and pioneering Australians.
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