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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

15 Mar 2024

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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RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility wins NT's Best Visitor Experience

19 Nov 2019

The RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility is proud to be a 2019 Brolga NT Tourism Award recipient.

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A pregnant woman lies on a hospital bed. A smiling female in a RFDS polo shirt holds a doppler over her pregnant tummy. They are both smiling.

Case Study: Community Midwifery

15 Nov 2019

“I see the same RFDS Midwife every month, in my own home – the care is just fantastic.”

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Rescue flight to the Flinders

15 Nov 2019

“Henry was so unwell, I feared he would deteriorate and go into shock.”

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Case Study: Aboriginal Health Coordinator

Case Study: Aboriginal Health Coordinator

15 Nov 2019

“Often a barrier to medical care is ‘worry’ about leaving family members behind in community – even when it is at the expense of receiving medical treatment for themselves."

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Jamestown volunteers raise $10,000 for Flying Doctor

13 Nov 2019

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $10,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Jamestown community over the past year.

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Heart horror

30 Oct 2019

Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.

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A person lying on a hospital stretcher is pushed toward an aircraft with RFDS logo.

RFDS announces first Patient Transfer Facility in regional SA

24 Oct 2019

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has announced a landmark project to establish the RFDS Mount Gambier Patient Transfer Facility, the first of its kind in regional South Australia.

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Port Lincoln volunteers raise $128,000 for Flying Doctor

23 Oct 2019

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $128,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Port Lincoln community over the past year.

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