New RFDS Research Paper
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has released a new research paper.
The paper, titled Healthy Ageing in Rural and Remote Australia: Challenges to Overcome finds that thousands of remote Australians aged over 65 are flown by aeromedical teams to hospitals with illnesses that could have been prevented through increased country health services.
Download our Press Release on this new research paper here.
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You can download a full copy of the research report here. See below for media resources and contacts.
"There is no quick fix but the RFDS’ push for targeted, innovative services for managing chronic heart disease, cancer and neurological illness will improve results for senior Australians in the rural and remote areas and lead to a better quality of life in their later years."
- The Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP, Minister for Indigenous Health, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care
Infographics & Media-ready resources for use:
Download video - Media are welcome to use the above mp4 file of Dr Martin Laverty (CEO of the RFDS of Australia) talking to the new RFDS research paper. You can download the video here.
Media Contact
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RFDS Communications Director, Lana Mitchell, on 0401 946 282 or on lana.mitchell@rfds.org.au.
Ian Yates can be contacted on: (02) 6154 9740
