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#97 Kelly was heavily pregnant when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour
Kelly Foran was eagerly expecting the arrival of her first child when she told by Doctors that she had a brain tumour the size of a 'goose egg'.
More detailsFlying Doctor aeromedical simulator school tour
17 Aug 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Look! Up in the Sky educational program has spread its wings in Tasmanian schools during 2016. Tom Ryan, RFDS Program Manager – Education, is hitting the road with the interactive aeromedical simulator for a non-stop tour of primary schools.
Read full storyA generous gift provides new amenities for the Flying Doctor
15 Jun 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) will launch new staff amenities at a presentation at Hobart International Airport Administration and Facilities Offices, 6 Hinkler Street, Cambridge on Wednesday 15 June 2016 at 5.30 pm.
Read full storyMaking Headlice history in George Town
14 Jun 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service partnered with the University of Tasmania and Anglicare to deliver free education sessions for children and families at George Town.
Read full storyFlying Doctor celebrates birthday with Local Heroes
17 May 2016Celebrating 88 years, the Flying Doctor gives thanks to the invisible army of volunteers who tirelessly support the Service.
Read full storyRFDS launches new patient transfer facility at Burnie Airport
16 May 2016Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania will launch the new and improved patient transfer facility at a presentation and afternoon tea at the Burnie Airport Terminal, Wynyard on Tuesday 17 May 2016 at 2.30 pm.
Read full storyRFDS calls for a healthier Tasmania
19 Apr 2016RFDS Tasmania has provided a supplementary submission to the Healthy Tasmania Five Year Strategic Plan.
Read full storyBillion dollar saving with accident prevention strategy
06 Mar 2016Royal 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 full storyRFDS flies in to support King Island Community
29 Feb 2016The Royal Flying Doctor Service is reaching out to connect with the King Island community on Tuesday 1 March when it attends the Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Show and on Wednesday 2 March the RFDS will visit the King Island District School to conduct educational presentations to students.
Read full storyMore Indigenous health workers key to Closing the Gap
27 Jan 2016Training, employing, and supporting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health and aviation roles is necessary for Indigenous health outcomes to improve. The launch of the RFDS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) supports new health career pathways for Indigenous people.
Read full storyHalf of all road deaths occur on rural roads
15 Jan 2016"Half of all road deaths occur in remote and rural areas, despite two thirds of Australians living in cities" Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia CEO Martin Laverty said.
Read full storyActing Health Minister launches the QCoal Community Dental Service for 2016
06 Jan 2016Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham today launched the QCoal Community Dental Service.
Read full storySafer airstrips in remote areas will help save lives
10 Dec 2015Airstrips used for medical emergencies in remote parts of Australia will be made safer following the announcement of $11.6 million for runway upgrades.
Read full storyTasmanian students take to the skies with the Flying Doctor
23 Nov 2015Three Tasmanian student won exciting and prestigious scholarships to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Outback Australia.
Read full storyA fall from a horse
17 Nov 2015I had never met these people before my accident, and yet they saved my life
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