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Far West Extreme Wet Weather Response
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is here for our Far West communities as this significant wet weather continues. We know many people are dealing with difficult conditions, and we want to reassure everyone that we’re doing everything we can to keep healthcare accessible and reliable.
More detailsRFDS Research: Aeromedical retrieval for suspected appendicitis in paediatrics patients
A significant number of paediatric patients are aeromedically retrieved from rural and remote locations with a diagnosis of appendicitis or acute abdominal pain. Future research should consider whether training in abdominal point-of-care ultrasound reduces retrievals.
Flying Doctor board members named Members of the Order of Australia
The hard work and dedication of two Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) board members were formally recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
"I'm 26 weeks pregnant. It's too early to give birth."
Juarne was in labour at only 26 weeks pregnant.
Australia Day achievements
Flying Doctor staff and volunteers were recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.
The Hon. Amanda Vanstone Awarded AO
We congratulate the Honourable Amanda Vanstone who was conferred an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the 2020 Australia Day Honours List for distinguished service to “the Parliament of Australia, to the people of South Australia, and to the community.
Flying Doctor's world-first aeromedical jet on show for Australia Day
RFDS Western Operations chief pilot Albin Unger will be operating the Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft as it does two laps around the iconic Swan River at the City of Perth sky show event on Sunday at approximately 4.45pm.
The pain that wouldn't go away
Dubbo Base now a high tech training hub
Bright Smiles Charity Ride 2020
Looking back in time
