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Flying Doctor explores AI-enhanced care for rural and remote Australia
AI isn’t exactly new technology. But exploring its potential to improve health care for people living in rural and remote Australia represents an exciting new frontier for the RFDS.
More detailsFirst flight remembered with Great Pilgrimage
While this year’s Great Pilgrimage had a strong historical focus, it was also about anticipating the next 90 years. The RFDS is just as relevant today as it was in 1928...
90 Years of Development and Innovation
The Reverend John Flynn set up the Royal Flying Doctor Service and commissioned inventor Alfred Traeger to develop a pedal radio
The Fun of the Outback Car Trek
Holiday time is scarce, but you sacrifice it to raise money for the RFDS," said Rachel Saunders who took part in this year's Outback Car Trek...
Outback Survival: Staying Safe in the Heat and Sun
Before you embark on your adventure, make sure you're prepared for and protected against the sun and heat by following these precautions.
Outback Survival: Exploring Safely
In the outback, safety when exploring comes down to one thing: preparedness.
Community champion named 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero
An unassuming figure with a heart and sense of community spirit as vast as his backyard in south west Queensland’s Yowah, Scott Shorten is the deserving winner of the 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero award.
Outback Survival: Mosquito Safety
There are no vaccines for most mosquito-borne diseases, preventing yourself from being bitten is the strongest form of defence.
Outback Survival: Safe Motoring
There are four times more injuries in remote areas than in towns and cities.
Outback Survival: Safety Around Water
Despite only a fraction of the population living in remote or rural areas, these regions are responsible for one third of all drownings nationwide.
Because of Her, We Can! Celebrating our Scholarship Winners
The NAIDOC week 2018 theme is 'Because of her, we can!' We celebrate women across the nation, including Amanda, a recipient of 2017 RFDS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Scholarship. Amanda used the Scholarship to follow her interest in Aboriginal & Paediatric health.
Outback Survival: Snakes and Snakebites
Snakebite first aid can be very effective if done quickly.
Waived air service fees will provide RFDS $2 million saving
Donors work hard to raise money for our healthcare charity. Waiving air navigation charges means donor money will stretch even further.
Outback Survival Tips
There are few places on earth as vast, beautiful, rugged or unforgiving as the Australian outback. Be prepared and cautious before you set out on your outback adventure.
Frances heads to Tahiti for World Sprints
RFDS WA Medical Services administration coordinator Frances will travel to Tahiti this month to compete in the Va'a World Sprint Championships.
Rural Health Minister visits Launceston
It was a pleasure to have the Minister for Rural Health, Senator Bridget McKenzie visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service base in Launceston today to see how the Coalition Government’s four-year commitment to the RFDS of $327 million will ensure essential services are available.
