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Graphic: Jane Oakley- Lohm with her daughter
#84 How did the remote SA township of Marla come to be?
Jane Oakley-Lohm is a central figure in the story of Marla, a remote township in South Australia that sprung up from a roadhouse created in the 1980's.
More detailsReconciliation 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.
Read full storySanta won't be the only Red-Belly in the sky this Christmas
23 Dec 2020Australia-wide, last year between December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 26 (Boxing Day), the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) brought care to 278 people, with a range of illnesses and injuries.
Read full storyFlying Doctor powers through pandemic with unwavering healthcare delivery
23 Dec 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has navigated 2020 with minimal disruption to its vital healthcare services despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read full storyVale - Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery
19 Dec 2020It is with deep sadness that we share the news that former RFDS Board chair (2008-2013) and former patron Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery passed away peacefully at home on Friday the 18th of December.
Read full storyEquitable health access for all Australians
17 Dec 2020As part of a submission to the Federal Government's Inquiry into Regional Australia, the RFDS has just released a new research paper entitled 'Equitable Patient Access to Primary Healthcare in Australia'.
Read full story2020 RFDS Queensland Hero announced
15 Dec 2020The 2020 RFDS Queensland Hero is Bede Little, a first responder who has also fundraised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
Read full storyUrgent flight for Albany baby
14 Dec 2020“Seeing your baby turn blue and struggling to breathe is terrifying,” says Albany mum, Tammy. When four-month-old baby Grace was struggling to breathe, Tammy remained level-headed to provide her daughter with the best fighting chance.
Read full storyA promise delivered: 2020 in review
11 Dec 2020We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.
Read full storyJANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing
11 Dec 2020Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.
Read full storyFEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic
11 Dec 2020The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.
Read full storyMARCH: New services making locals smile
11 Dec 2020New RFDS Remote Oral Health Care Services open in Mutitjulu in Central Australia and Leigh Creek in South Australia.
Read full storyAPRIL: Diabetes results improve during COVID-19 shutdown
11 Dec 2020Digital health consultations soared in April as the RFDS found innovative new ways to connect with isolated communities during COVID-19 – with some unexpected results.
Read full storyMAY: First online quiz visits Hollywood
11 Dec 2020A ‘virtual’ Night in Hollywood attracts movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland as the RFDS holds its first ever online quiz.
Read full storyJUNE: Reaching new heights of community care
11 Dec 2020The RFDS steps up during the COVID-19 pandemic, transporting patients, pathology tests and even school students across the borders.
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