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Stay safe this harvest season
For the past 96 years, the nurses, doctors and pilots of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) have been no strangers to Western Australian grain-growers.
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STATEMENT: RFDS welcomes Health Minister's announcement of new Office of Rural Health
28 Nov 2019A statement from Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) CEO, Meredith Staib on the announcement of a new Office of Rural Health
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Midwifery scholarship in memory of Savanna Addis
27 Nov 2019A midwifery scholarship commemorating the life of inspirational Western Australian Savanna Addis has been established in a joint partnership between the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Rural Health West.
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Port Pirie volunteers raise $14,000 for Flying Doctor
27 Nov 2019A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $14,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Port Pirie community over the past year.
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Flying Doctor showcases unique aero medical skills at 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition
25 Nov 2019Western Australia's Flying Doctor crew showcased the preparation and considerations made when aero medically retrieving a patient with burn injuries at the 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) held at Langley Park, November 22-24.
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RFDS innovation recognised at SA Health Supplier Awards
25 Nov 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has proudly accepted the 2019 SA Health "Supplier Innovation" Award, recognising the introduction of the new RFDS Medi-Jet 24 to its fleet.
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Fleurieu volunteers raise $20,000 for Flying Doctor
22 Nov 2019A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Fleurieu community over the past year.
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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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