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Graphic: Australian-first virtual emergency centre to help save lives in the outback
Australian-first virtual emergency centre to help save lives in the outback
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is opening a state-of-the-art health hub in the South Australian outback tourism town of William Creek that provides 24/7 emergency medical help with no health professionals physically on the ground.
More detailsRFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity
11 Dec 2020The RFDS is named Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the ninth year.
Read full storyCreating a ‘flying’ first for stroke patients
01 Dec 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service and Micro-X are working together to prototype the nation’s first airborne stroke unit in a bid to improve the health outcomes of patients in rural and remote areas.
Read full storyRemote airstrips made safer with new landing rules
27 Nov 2020Remote airstrips are being made safer with new landing rules issued by the RFDS. Watch our video explaining the procedures.
Read full storyFlying Doctor lifeline to station life
16 Nov 2020Lying on a claypan after being flung from a motorbike on the Clifton Hills Station in the far north-east corner of South Australia, station manager Peter Nunn knew the RFDS was on the way.
Read full storyNew service helps locals smile
16 Nov 2020As COVID-19 restrictions temporarily closed dental services across the nation, the RFDS worked on opening a new one in outback SA.
Read full storyOutback Ordeal
16 Nov 2020Young Jackeroo Tommy was struck down by illness and was a very long way from the help he needed.
Read full storyTechnology to support better health
16 Nov 2020Digital patient medical bags will soon arm the Flying Doctor with lifesaving technological support for patients in rural and remote Australia, thanks to a generous donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation.
Read full storyIGA add piece to the fundraising puzzle
16 Nov 2020Independent Grocers of Australia stores are putting the pieces together for a strong November fundraising campaign for the RFDS.
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