The RFDS in SA/NT
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Ahrenswering the call for rural and remote health care
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) has entered a new three-year major partnership with Australian manufacturer and supplier Ahrens to support the delivery of critical emergency, primary and preventative health care in remote and regional communities.
More detailsFEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic
The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.
MARCH: New services making locals smile
New RFDS Remote Oral Health Care Services open in Mutitjulu in Central Australia and Leigh Creek in South Australia.
APRIL: Diabetes results improve during COVID-19 shutdown
Digital health consultations soared in April as the RFDS found innovative new ways to connect with isolated communities during COVID-19 – with some unexpected results.
MAY: First online quiz visits Hollywood
A ‘virtual’ Night in Hollywood attracts movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland as the RFDS holds its first ever online quiz.
JUNE: Reaching new heights of community care
The RFDS steps up during the COVID-19 pandemic, transporting patients, pathology tests and even school students across the borders.
JULY: Doubling our jet power
The RFDS welcomes its latest addition to the fleet, unveiling a $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.
AUGUST: Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife
Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife
SEPTEMBER: Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine
Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine at South Australia’s first regional Patient Transfer Facility.
