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Graphic: Leia at Fortescue HQ
Leia's Story
As a fly-in fly-out HR professional for 15 years, Leia Piccoli had witnessed many mining colleagues require an RFDS retrieval in a medical emergency. She had never expected to need the service herself.
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RFDS Victoria Annual Report 18-19
21 Nov 2019A key focus of RFDS Victoria in the 18/19 financial year was partnering with regional stakeholders to deliver better outcomes for communities. By delivering tailored, local programs we are enabling regional and rural Australians to take control of their health.
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RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility wins NT's Best Visitor Experience
19 Nov 2019The RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility is proud to be a 2019 Brolga NT Tourism Award recipient.
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RFDS Pilot Makes a Surprise Visit to Kent Street Senior High School
18 Nov 2019RFDS Pilot, Drazen Tolic surprised Harrison Clarke during his aviation class to thank him for his generous donation to the Flying Doctor. Harrison, a year seven student, donated his birthday money to the RFDS this year in support of the service that has cared for his grandfather and close friend.
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Case Study: Community Midwifery
15 Nov 2019“I see the same RFDS Midwife every month, in my own home – the care is just fantastic.”
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Rescue flight to the Flinders
15 Nov 2019“Henry was so unwell, I feared he would deteriorate and go into shock.”
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Case Study: Aboriginal Health Coordinator
15 Nov 2019“Often a barrier to medical care is ‘worry’ about leaving family members behind in community – even when it is at the expense of receiving medical treatment for themselves."
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Flying Doctor recognised at 2019 Make a Difference Awards
15 Nov 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is proud to have been recognised for its contribution to the provision of youth mental health services at the 2019 Youth Focus Make a Difference Awards.
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"We knew she was in safe hands..."
14 Nov 2019“We did not anticipate the situation of our gorgeous girl, Calvary, arriving early. The panic set in straight away on how to get her over to Melbourne for the open-heart surgery she required.” Sofia said.
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Jamestown volunteers raise $10,000 for Flying Doctor
13 Nov 2019A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $10,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Jamestown community over the past year.
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RFDS satisfaction surveys
07 Nov 2019RFDS Victoria has recently conducted its yearly Client Experience Survey and Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey.
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New partnership to improve mental health in Gulf region
01 Nov 2019Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is partnering with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in a new program that will boost mental health in Queensland’s Gulf region, following the devastating floods there in early 2019.
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Heart horror
30 Oct 2019Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.
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RFDS Jandakot Open Day a flying success
30 Oct 2019The Flying Doctor was extremely proud to welcome thousands of Western Australians to its Jandakot base for an Open Day on Saturday, 26 October.
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Flying Doctor makes new appointments to Board of Directors
28 Oct 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors.
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