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After school excursion for Djugerari Kids in remote WA (WA)
School's out for Djugerari Remote Community School students Cecilia and Kyle who score the opportunity to tour the RFDS' workhorse - the PC-12 turboprop aircraft and meet with crew.
Read moreFlying Doctor gorge rescue in the remote Kimberley (WA)
The Flying Doctor in WA was involved in an extraordinary and coordinated rescue of a 26-year-old woman who was stranded from her injuries following a fall while hiking on a remote gorge in the Kimberley.
Read moreRural mum's rare scare (SA/NT)
When pregnant mum Anna Nunn woke up with an earache on her remote station, little did she know she was in for the shock of her life.
Read moreRFDS urges men in remote WA to take charge of their health (WA)
RFDSWA encouraged men to put their health first this Mens Health Week
Read moreYour support can mean the difference between life and death in remote communities (NSW/ACT)
For 10 years Kathy struggled to live a normal life. She suffered debilitating and unexplained pain in her pelvis, lower back and abdomen, and felt extremely tired. Eventually she was diagnosed with severe endometriosis and almost died when she developed rare complications from her treatment.
Read moreRFDS Research: Aeromedical retrieval for suspected appendicitis in paediatrics patients
A significant number of paediatric patients are aeromedically retrieved from rural and remote locations with a diagnosis of appendicitis or acute abdominal pain. Future research should consider whether training in abdominal point-of-care ultrasound reduces retrievals.
Read moreA passion for remote health care (QLD)
“You have to be flexible - other people might call it resilient, but you must have the flexibility to work in a huge range of environments. You must be adaptable.”
Read moreA promise delivered: 2020 in review (SA/NT)
We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.
Read moreHelp close to home (SA/NT)
Fortunately for one Adelaide motorcyclist, the RFDS was on hand to assist very close to home.
Read moreBanishing 'the blues' in the bush (SA/NT)
Winter is on the doorstep and life has taken a few unpredictable turns of late. A positive mindset is key to getting through tough times, but how is it that some people can maintain that crucial forward-thinking approach every day?
Read moreGrazier lucky to be alive after high-speed crash on remote station (WA)
The boys strapped me onto an old shearing bed and put me on the back of the utility and we made our way to the nearest registered airstrip to meet the RFDS plane. Those are just the things you have to do out here if you’ve got nothing on hand.
Read moreRural GPs train on the ground and now in the air with RFDS (WA)
Western Australia’s regional and remote health care networks are set to be strengthened with RFDS Western Operations achieving national accreditation as a training provider for rural General Practitioners (GPs).
Read moreOur Regional Treasure Chests Supporting West Australians (WA)
RFDS Western Operations medical chests are located in more than 500 national parks, mine sites, stations and rural communities, providing essential access to medical treatment for a wide range of situations.
Read morePreparing COVID-19 Patient for Transfer (WA)
Is your organisation preparing potential COVID-19 patients for transfer? The RFDS medical team has developed specialist advice for those in remote locations during this pandemic.
Read moreRFDS and Rio Tinto partner to improve remote and rural Queensland health services (QLD)
In May 2020, the RFDS and Rio Tinto announced a new partnership to improve emergency and remotely delivered health care services across regional Queensland.
Read moreFlying Doctor’s mental health services expand to reach more remote communities (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is improving access to mental health services for people throughout rural and remote NSW thanks to new funding
Read moreRFDS Research Unit provides a voice to Rural and Remote Australians
Did you know the RFDS has a Research Unit that is dedicated to improving health outcomes for people in rural and remote Australia by 'giving them a voice'?
Read moreRFDS Research: COVID-19 activity and surge modelling for rural and remote Australia
A newly published research paper reviews RFDS COVID-19 patient transport data since February 2020, and includes modelling for anticipated rural and remote hot spots, as part of surge preparation within the national health crisis.
Read moreCreating a ‘flying’ first for stroke patients (SA/NT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service and Micro-X are working together to prototype the nation’s first airborne stroke unit in a bid to improve the health outcomes of patients in rural and remote areas.
Read moreQAS donation reaches Flying Doctor patients right across Queensland (QLD)
A generous Christmas gift from the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) will help deliver even greater levels of care for Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) patients in rural and remote Queensland.
Read moreLeading the way in remote oral care (QLD)
Since 2013, the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland has been working to address the need for improved oral health care for people in rural and remote communities.
Read moreFlying Doctor ready to help our farmers. Wherever. Whenever (NSW/ACT)
Working in remote locations, our farmers are often a far distance from help should an incident occur.
Read moreNew purpose built Louth and Tilpa Clinics now operational thanks to generous donation (NSW/ACT)
Two new Royal Flying Doctor Service remote clinics are now open to the public in the NSW towns of Louth and Tilpa
Read moreStudy finds higher bush cardiac deaths are preventable
New Flying Doctor research, titled Cardiovascular health in remote and rural communities found that remote Australians are 1.6 times more likely to be hospitalised for coronary heart disease than people in major cities, and 1.3 times more likely to die.
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