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Flying Doctor calls for help to assist burns patients across Queensland
Latest figures from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) reveal an average of 73 patients each year are flown to emergency care with burns-related injuries.
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Vale - 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.
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Equitable 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'.
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2020 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).
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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 2020We 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 2020Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.
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FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic
11 Dec 2020The 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 2020New RFDS Remote Oral Health Care Services open in Mutitjulu in Central Australia and Leigh Creek in South Australia.
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