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A partnership in education (QLD)
CQUniversity has joined forces with Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), signing an agreement that will see collaboration and research development and placement opportunities for students.
Read moreHobart office opened by Governor (TAS)
We've spread our wings! View photos of the grand Hobart Office opening ceremony at Government House and meet our latest scholarship recipient and two terrific long-term donors.
Read moreRidewest on a journey from Brisbane to Longreach (QLD)
Ridewest riders have begun their 1237km journey from Brisbane to Longreach. The team have nearly raised $1 000 000 for the RFDS mental health service since their first ride in 2010.
Read moreRFDS TAS receive community service grant for dental care (TAS)
RFDS TAS have been awarded a 2018 Wrigley Company Foundation and Australian Dental Health Foundation Community Service Grant. This grant will allow the RFDS to increase the number of trips, and the quality of care provided to vulnerable and Indigenous Tasmanians living in regional areas.
Read moreMobile Dental Unit Training session (QLD)
On the 9th of November 2018, Corinne Millard, Nurse Educator from Rockhampton, delivered basic life support training at the mobile dental unit, based in Sapphire.
Read moreGeorgia's fight for life (QLD)
Every parent’s worst fear is something happening to their child, and for parents of 11-year-old Georgia they faced this reality almost two years ago.
Read moreGrainKing Nyrex Chaser Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA)
Take part in the GrainKing Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service. The profits from this one-of-a-kind chaser bin auction will be donated to the RFDS.
Read moreRural Health Minister visits Launceston (TAS)
It was a pleasure to have the Minister for Rural Health, Senator Bridget McKenzie visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service base in Launceston today to see how the Coalition Government’s four-year commitment to the RFDS of $327 million will ensure essential services are available.
Read moreFlying Doctor scholarships provide a flying start for Tasmanian students (TAS)
Six Tasmanian students have won prestigious scholarships to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Outback Australia. The presentation of their awards will be held at the RFDS Launceston Base, Western Junction on Thursday 24 November at 10.00 am.
Read moreWhat drives an RFDS Flight Nurse - Laura Bratby (QLD)
In a job where no two days are the same, flight nurse Laura Bratby is motivated by mental resilience, a supportive team and knowing she’s helping people who need her the most.
Read moreCommunity champion named 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero (QLD)
An unassuming figure with a heart and sense of community spirit as vast as his backyard in south west Queensland’s Yowah, Scott Shorten is the deserving winner of the 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero award.
Read moreReflections - Dr Jean White the First Female Flying Doctor
Dr White and the nurse, along with a pilot flying an aircraft which had been donated by Qantas, provided a seven day a week flying medical service to
Read moreFlying Doctor Chief visits Hobart to talk about dental health (TAS)
Mr Martin Laverty, CEO, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Australia is visiting Hobart on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 November to meet with stakeholders to discuss the expansion of RFDS dental outreach services in Tasmania.
Read more2018 Local Heroes Announced (QLD)
Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.
Read moreFlying Doctor team tackles men's health at Flinders Island Show (TAS)
Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at the Flinders Island Show to prevent a visit to the hospital.
Read moreFlying Doctor calls for stricter regulations for children using quad bikes
Quad bike accidents are among the leading causes of on-farm child accidents and deaths in Australia, with 20% of child deaths between 2001 and 2015 attributed to quad bikes.
Read moreBillion dollar saving with accident prevention strategy
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) research finds up to $1 billion in hospital savings are possible if a new strategy to prevent accidents and injury in rural and remote Australia is adopted.
Read moreRFDS calls for a healthier Tasmania (TAS)
RFDS Tasmania has provided a supplementary submission to the Healthy Tasmania Five Year Strategic Plan.
Read moreNew rural primary health services announced (TAS)
Primary Health Tasmania has commissioned the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania and a consortium of local Government Councils to deliver improved health outcomes in the municipalities of Dorset, Break O’Day, George Town and Flinders Island.
Read moreA manufacturing milestone means a lot for the Flying Doctor (QLD)
Sunshine Coast camper manufacturer Trayon Campers has celebrated the milestone of its 1000th camper rolling off the production line by donating the purchase price to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
Read moreBush asks for more doctors, mental health, and drug and alcohol services
Overcoming barriers in access to medical services is the most important consideration of health consumers in country Australia, a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) research report on health needs of rural and remote residents has found.
Read moreRural nurse honoured as 2017 RFDS Queensland Hero (QLD)
A dedicated commitment to the wellbeing of her small central Queensland community has seen Lesley De Landelles taking home the 2017 RFDS Queensland Hero award.
Read moreHobart hosts 100th meeting of the Flying Doctor National Board (TAS)
The 100th meeting of the Board of Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) being held in Hobart today will consider action in response to evidence that the main cause of potentially preventable hospital admissions is poor dental care.
Read moreNew simulator makes Royal Flying Doctor Service training vision a reality (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) pilots will now have greater access to world-class simulator training with the launch of a new aviation training centre on the Sunshine Coast.
Read moreRFDS releases primary health care study (TAS)
The State Government’s vision for Tasmania is to 'have the healthiest population in Australia by 2025' is supported by the RFDS. The challenge in achieving this is clearly outlined in the report released by the RFDS today, for remote and rural Tasmania.
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