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#129 From Boots to Scrubs - Chloe's Coo-ee to Country Girls
5th medical student Chloe Campbell is urging young rural women to consider a career in medicine
More detailsCase Study: Community Midwifery
“I see the same RFDS Midwife every month, in my own home – the care is just fantastic.”
Rescue flight to the Flinders
“Henry was so unwell, I feared he would deteriorate and go into shock.”
Case Study: Aboriginal Health Coordinator
“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."
Flying Doctor recognised at 2019 Make a Difference Awards
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is proud to have been recognised for its contribution to the provision of youth mental health services at the 2019 Youth Focus Make a Difference Awards.
"We knew she was in safe hands..."
“We did not anticipate the situation of our gorgeous girl, Calvary, arriving early. The panic set in straight away on how to get her over to Melbourne for the open-heart surgery she required.” Sofia said.
Jamestown volunteers raise $10,000 for Flying Doctor
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.
RFDS satisfaction surveys
RFDS Victoria has recently conducted its yearly Client Experience Survey and Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey.
New partnership to improve mental health in Gulf region
Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is partnering with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in a new program that will boost mental health in Queensland’s Gulf region, following the devastating floods there in early 2019.
Heart horror
Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.
RFDS Jandakot Open Day a flying success
The Flying Doctor was extremely proud to welcome thousands of Western Australians to its Jandakot base for an Open Day on Saturday, 26 October.
Flying Doctor makes new appointments to Board of Directors
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors.
RFDS announces first Patient Transfer Facility in regional SA
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.
Port Lincoln volunteers raise $128,000 for Flying Doctor
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.
Kangaroo Island volunteers raise $30,500 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $30,500 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Kangaroo Island community over the past year.
