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Women’s Health: The Essential Check-Up Guide for Every Age
It’s easy to put your health on the backburner—especially when life gets busy. But regular health checks are one of the most powerful ways to take care of yourself, catch potential issues early, and feel confident in your wellbeing.
More detailsMore Indigenous health workers key to Closing the Gap
Training, employing, and supporting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health and aviation roles is necessary for Indigenous health outcomes to improve. The launch of the RFDS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) supports new health career pathways for Indigenous people.
Half of all road deaths occur on rural roads
"Half of all road deaths occur in remote and rural areas, despite two thirds of Australians living in cities" Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia CEO Martin Laverty said.
Acting Health Minister launches the QCoal Community Dental Service for 2016
Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham today launched the QCoal Community Dental Service.
Safer airstrips in remote areas will help save lives
Airstrips used for medical emergencies in remote parts of Australia will be made safer following the announcement of $11.6 million for runway upgrades.
Tasmanian students take to the skies with the Flying Doctor
Three Tasmanian student won exciting and prestigious scholarships to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Outback Australia.
A fall from a horse
I had never met these people before my accident, and yet they saved my life
Country kids face twice as many tooth fillings as city cousins
A new research report released by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in September shines a spotlight on oral health for country Australians.
Hobart hosts 100th meeting of the Flying Doctor National Board
The 100th meeting of the Board of Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) being held in Hobart today will consider action in response to evidence that the main cause of potentially preventable hospital admissions is poor dental care.
Kaleb's story
Kaleb was just 10 days old when his heart started to fail. He needed emergency heart surgery to survive. But he was stranded with his mother Lori, as their isolated hometown was surrounded by flood waters.
RFDS committed to improving health outcomes for remote communities
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Tasmania is committed to assisting to improve the health outcomes of remote and rural Tasmanians.
Australia's motorcycling legend
The Big Sister self saucing chocolate pudding is considered a sacred relic in Australia's rich motorcycling community.
Flying Doctor supports improved dental health services
People living and working in rural and remote areas are disproportionately affected by problems associated with poor oral health largely because they have poorer access to services.
New RFDS Patient Transfer Facility in Rockhampton
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is delighted to announce the official opening of a new purpose-built Patient Transfer Facility at the RFDS Rockhampton base on Friday 17 April 2015.
RFDS releases primary health care study
The State Government’s vision for Tasmania is to 'have the healthiest population in Australia by 2025' is supported by the RFDS. The challenge in achieving this is clearly outlined in the report released by the RFDS today, for remote and rural Tasmania.
Long Ride 4 Life supports the Flying Doctor
Four riders, four horses and four dogs completed an epic ride from Queensland to Tasmania to raise money for the Flying Doctor and the Leukaemia Foundation.
