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From doorbell to diagnosis: How digital health is saving lives in the outback
The RFDS’s Australian-first Virtual Emergency Centre in William Creek has completed a successful first year of operation – providing life-saving 24/7 emergency medical care without a health professional physically in the room.
More detailsFly-in vaccines help fight flu and fever
The RFDS recently partnered with major beef producer AACo to deliver a fly-in vaccination clinic to workers at Brunette Downs Station, NT.
Empowering women's health in Far North SA
Following the success of its inaugural women’s health and wellbeing camp in Oodnadatta last year, the RFDS Primary Health Care Team returned to the Far North once again, this time to Marree, to host a culturally safe camp focused on empowering women’s health.
Brothers rescued back to back
On an outback adventure, Phil's crash and Paul's health scare had both brothers calling for help in the space of days.
Stroke scanner hits the skies
The RFDS has taken to the skies with the latest in stroke detection technology, in collaboration with the Australian Stroke Alliance and technology company EMVision.
It takes a 'virtual' village to raise a bush baby
On a rural sheep and cattle station, Laura Hewitt begins her mornings much like any other mum – only her nursery spans hundreds of kilometres.
Medical supplies on the fly: Introducing 'BiBi planes'
A groundbreaking project is trialling the use of drone technology to deliver critical medical supplies to remote Aboriginal communities in the NT.
Care at your fingertips: Bushlink is here!
The RFDS has launched Bushlink – a dedicated online bookings platform for primary health patients in SA.
Crossword: Cruise the clues
Test your knowledge with this fun jumble of aviation, health and Aussie trivia.
