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Graphic: RFDS patient Robert Crilly
When ritual meets rescue: Robert's story
During a cultural ceremony in outback South Australia, Robert was struck by a sudden illness, sparking deep concern among family and friends. In need of urgent medical help, he was hundreds of kilometres from the nearest major hospital.
More detailsWhyalla volunteers raise $23,000 for Flying Doctor
01 Jul 2019A dedicated group of local volunteers has presented a $23,000 donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Whyalla community over the past year.
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RFDS presents evidence to Royal Commission into Aged Care
20 Jun 2019CEO of RFDS Australia, Dr Martin Laverty, has presented evidence and testimony in Broome this week as part of the Royal Commission into Aged Care.
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RFDS raises its voice on hearing loss in country Australia
20 Jun 2019Hearing loss affects some 3.6 million Australians and is predicted to more than double by 2060 in line with Australia’s ageing population.
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RFDS Women in History
19 Jun 2019We are proud of the remarkable, pioneering women that have contributed deeply to the RFDS throughout its history and at present. Here we feature some of the amazing women that are part of the early history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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Woolworths shoppers raise more than $200K to help save lives
12 Jun 2019In the month of May, the Woolworths team and their customers helped raise an incredible $203,833 for the Flying Doctor in Queensland through their $1 token campaign—all we can say is, thank you!
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RFDS and Hearing Australia Trial
01 Jun 2019A research paper entitled “Evaluation of the Royal Flying Doctor service and Australian Hearing Hearing Screening Trial” has been released.
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Activ8 the Night - Connectivity in Collarenebri
30 May 2019A new partnership between the RFDS and telecommunications provider Activ8me has been launched in Collarenebri.
Read full storyChannel 7 Joins ‘Ground Crew’ as Major Sponsor
25 May 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT) has announced the launch of a major partnership with Channel 7 Adelaide.
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RFDS granted NSQHS accreditation
23 May 2019RFDS Queensland Section’s pursuit of the best and most responsive patient care possible was recently cemented with two new accreditations.
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Dental care for rural and remote communities
23 May 2019It may come as a surprise that the Flying Doctor is one of the largest providers of oral and dental health services in the country, reaching those areas other healthcare providers can’t access.
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Creating pathways to rural and remote medicine
23 May 2019Funded by the Department of Health, The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in partnership with Cairns Hospital have facilitated medical intern placements for Post Graduate Year 1 junior doctors.
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Expanding after-hours telehealth
23 May 2019It has been 10 months since we expanded our telehealth services from our Cairns Base to cover weekend hours. In this short period of time, the addition of this service has demonstrated significant improvements in access to remote Primary Health Care.
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Strengthening our partnerships
23 May 2019Recently RFDS have had the privilege of signing two Memorandum of Understandings with the South West Hospital and Health Service and Southern Queensland Rural Health.
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