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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.
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Thank a First Responder Day
08 Jun 2022On 8 June, the RFDS is joining people around Australia to say thank you to the thousands of first responders who do so much for the communities in which we live, work and play.
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Badly broken, barely breathing: Phil's story
30 May 2022When Phil Eley’s motorbike adventure went horribly wrong in the middle of outback Australia, his friends at the scene feared the worst.
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National Reconciliation Week: Connecting to Country
30 May 2022To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the RFDS encouraged staff to recognise the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we deliver services.
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A rural lifeline: Jo's story
30 May 2022As increasing emotional stress pushed outback station owner Jo French to breaking point, her family made a life-saving phone call.
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Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End
30 May 2022On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.
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Relief for roadhouses
30 May 2022Get insight into how the RFDS provides support and medical care to outback roadhouses through 'fly-in' clinics.
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Loretta's lasting legacy
30 May 2022The RFDS Central Operations Board was proud to acknowledge Loretta Reynolds with Life Membership for her long-standing contribution to the organisation.
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Making Marree: Behind the scenes
30 May 2022"World Class Health Care: Under a Sky Full of Stars" is a short documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the making of the new RFDS Marree Community Health Service.
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