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Broome RFDS doctor named finalist in the 2021 WA Rural Health West Awards (WA)

Broome RFDS doctor Tanya Ronaldson is in the running for 'GP of the Year' at the 2021 Rural Health West Awards.

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Telehealth limited by connectivity - Not technology

Telehealth is no new feat. The Flying Doctor has been doing it for over 90 years. Established with Alfred Trager’s pedal radio that connected those in the bush to a doctor, telehealth now forms the core of the RFDS service with 88,188 telehealth consultations delivered in the last year.

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Flying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020 (NSW/ACT)

After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.

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Anne Lewis - A remarkable aviator (TAS)

“Being fully aerobatic, they were a delight to fly, and being alone with the wind in your face, completely detached from the earth, it was always an exhilarating experience”, tells Anne.

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Outback Survival: Mosquito Safety (QLD)

There are no vaccines for most mosquito-borne diseases, preventing yourself from being bitten is the strongest form of defence.

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Outback Survival: Safe Motoring (QLD)

There are four times more injuries in remote areas than in towns and cities.

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90 Years of Unparalleled Service

The RFDS has evolved from an early vision of an “aerial experiment” into a remarkable 24-hour, 7 days a week health service to enable people in rural and remote Australia, and who are beyond regular medical infrastructure, to access medical care in metropolitan-based tertiary hospitals.

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Corporate Support

As a charity, the RFDS relies heavily on the generosity of companies to continue our vital medical work in remote and rural Australia.

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SESDD (NSW/ACT)

We deliver life-saving emergency evacuations, vital primary healthcare support and patient transport services to Australians in the Outback.

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My Dad, Alf Traeger (1895 – 1980) (TAS)

Then one day the Rev. John Flynn walked in. He needed a portable and reliable generator to provide sufficient power for transmitting messages to and from the isolated people of the outback. And so the pedal radio was invented.

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Transport service a lifeline for Pat and Allan (VIC)

Allan’s eyesight isn’t what it used to be, which had made it impossible for the Heathcote local and his wife Pat to attend medical appointments in Bendigo, 50km away. Thankfully, Flying Doctor Community Transport can help people like Pat Allan get to vital medical appointments.

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Ride on! (QLD)

If you learn about the people and places they get to, the stories of retrieval and survival are extraordinary. They are not like a normal clinical hospital situation, they adapt brilliantly.

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Outback Survival: Safety Around Water (QLD)

Despite only a fraction of the population living in remote or rural areas, these regions are responsible for one third of all drownings nationwide.

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On the Road and in the Air: A day in the life of a patient transport officer (TAS)

Glenice was transferred onto their stretcher then we were off to the hospital. Glenn and Wez were laidback, which was a good thing as Glenice does enjoy making fun with people. She kept attempting to knock Glenn’s hat off with her walking stick

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2020 RFDS Queensland Hero announced (QLD)

The 2020 RFDS Queensland Hero is Bede Little, a first responder who has also fundraised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

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JULY: Doubling our jet power (SA/NT)

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.

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JANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing (SA/NT)

Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.

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Little helpers (SA/NT)

Meet Jack and Cowboy Roy – two kids doing big things for the Flying Doctor.

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Mobile dental vehicle reaches more communities (TAS)

Since 1961 the Royal Flying Doctor Service has been providing mobile dental outreach services to people living in rural and remote areas of Tasmania. That mission has become significantly easier with the launch of a $350,000 custom-built mobile dental vehicle.

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Finalist in 2022 Australian Podcast Awards

The Flying Doctor Podcast has just been announced as a finalist (in two categories) in the upcoming 2022 Australian Podcast Awards

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Senex gives one million reasons to celebrate (SA/NT)

Valued corporate partner Senex Energy has extended its support for the RFDS Central Operations to $1 million with a further three-year major sponsorship.

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Western Operations Flight Nurse marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor (WA)

Congratulations are in order for Flight Nurse Marianne Testi who today marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor.

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The Fun of the Outback Car Trek (NSW/ACT)

Holiday time is scarce, but you sacrifice it to raise money for the RFDS," said Rachel Saunders who took part in this year's Outback Car Trek...

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Drought isn’t just about rain (NSW/ACT)

Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help our farmers through the drought.

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Launceston engineer wins national award (NSW/ACT)

Launceston Engineer Greg Foot has been recognised by the Federation Board of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at an award ceremony in Canberra. Greg was presented the award by Minister for Rural Health Bridget McKenzie

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