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#84 How did the remote SA township of Marla come to be?

29 Mar 2024

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.

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Rec week

Reconciliation Week Reading List

01 Jan 2021

Expand 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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Celebrating New Years

Flying Doctor Urges Australians to Stay Safe this New Year Period

30 Dec 2020

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Santa won't be the only Red-Belly in the sky this Christmas

23 Dec 2020

Australia-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.

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RFDS year in 2020

Flying Doctor powers through pandemic with unwavering healthcare delivery

23 Dec 2020

The 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.

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Major General Jeffery

Vale - Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery

19 Dec 2020

It 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.

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seeing the doctor

Equitable health access for all Australians

17 Dec 2020

As 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'.

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2020 RFDS Queensland Hero Bede Little

2020 RFDS Queensland Hero announced

15 Dec 2020

The 2020 RFDS Queensland Hero is Bede Little, a first responder who has also fundraised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

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Urgent flight for Albany baby

Urgent 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.

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A promise delivered: 2020 in review

11 Dec 2020

We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.

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JANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing

11 Dec 2020

Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.

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FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic

11 Dec 2020

The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.

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MARCH: New services making locals smile

11 Dec 2020

New RFDS Remote Oral Health Care Services open in Mutitjulu in Central Australia and Leigh Creek in South Australia.

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APRIL: Diabetes results improve during COVID-19 shutdown

11 Dec 2020

Digital health consultations soared in April as the RFDS found innovative new ways to connect with isolated communities during COVID-19 – with some unexpected results.

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MAY: First online quiz visits Hollywood

11 Dec 2020

A ‘virtual’ Night in Hollywood attracts movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland as the RFDS holds its first ever online quiz.

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JUNE: Reaching new heights of community care

11 Dec 2020

The RFDS steps up during the COVID-19 pandemic, transporting patients, pathology tests and even school students across the borders.

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