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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 details#71 Philip Chalker and his seeing-eye dog Sally chat with the Flying Doctor podcast
06 Nov 2023Philip lives in regional Victoria with his seeing-eye dog Sally. A few years ago Philip had to get laser surgery on his only eye that had partial sight, and needed help to get to the hospital and back again, so the Royal Flying Doctor Service patient transport service assisted him.
Read full story2023 Year in Review
25 Oct 2023Your Flying Doctor exists to support healthier and happier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. Check out our 2022/23 Year in Review.
Read full storyThe Flying Doctor launches airside facility in the Riverland
20 Oct 2023The Royal Flying Doctor Service joined SA’s Riverland community at Renmark Airport to mark the official opening of the region’s first Patient Transfer Facility.
Read full storyRFDS Vic wants to hear from you!
20 Oct 2023RFDS Victoria is working for better health and wellbeing across Victoria through better physical and mental health and better social connection - and we want to hear from you!
Read full storyElders builds on its support for the bush through RFDS partnership extension
06 Oct 2023Agribusiness icon Elders Limited has signed another three-year agreement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT, guaranteeing its commitment to rural and remote health and wellbeing until 2026.
Read full story2023 Client Survey Results
28 Sep 2023Our annual client survey tells us how people feel about the service we have provided, what their experiences have been when engaging with us, plus how they would rate their own physical and mental health after receiving care from the Flying Doctor.
Read full storySteve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel
18 Sep 2023Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.
Read full storyQueen of the Skies
01 Sep 2023At the age of 97, Anne Lewis is being honoured as being the first woman to obtain her commercial pilot's licence in WA and the first woman to fly for the RFDS.
Read full storyDr Christine McConnell retiring after 27 years
31 Aug 2023After 27 years’ service at the RFDS WA, Dr Christine McConnell has hung up her stethoscope.
Read full storyGrain growers donate $100K to RFDS WA
30 Aug 2023Following a bumper season, CBH's unique grain forfeiting scheme sees generous donations for WA charities.
Read full storyHighway to help: Tony's story
29 Aug 2023When Tony’s vehicle rolled off the Eyre Highway in one of the most remote areas of the country, he was trapped in his car clinging to life – needing the RFDS to land on the road to airlift him to safety.
Read full storyCloud-powered care: Introducing the RFDS Electronic Health Record
29 Aug 2023The Flying Doctor has embarked on a new era of healthcare accessibility, launching the RFDS Electronic Health Record (EHR) to further enhance patient care.
Read full storyFrom tourist to team member: How an RFDS visitor experience helped Mitchell spread his wings
29 Aug 2023After visiting the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility for the first time, Mitchell became enamoured by the Flying Doctor story and was eager to learn how he could get involved.
Read full storyCutting-edge dental care, no matter where
29 Aug 2023The next time you pack a bag for a trip, you may wish to spare a thought for the RFDS Oral Health team.
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