The RFDS in VIC
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Celebrating the past
Almost 400 supporters, donors, corporate partners, industry stakeholders and representatives from government came together at the Plaza Ballroom to celebrate RFDS Victoria’s annual Going the Distance Gala Dinner.
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Evaluation finds Flying Doctor Wellbeing pilot improves access to mental health care
26 May 2020A Psychological Service: A collaborative way to address access to mental health services
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Businesses’ generosity alleviating PPE pressure
14 May 2020RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the generosity of global clothing brand UNIQLO and boutique distillery Husk Distillers for their generous donations of protective product to support the Flying Doctor’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mobile Patient Care: transporting clients with compassion
06 May 2020RFDS Victoria's Mobile Patient Care teams have been on the front line of the Covid-19 response.
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Dental Service ‘I didn’t smile before you fixed my teeth’
05 May 2020Jamieson local Claire* used Flying Doctor Dental earlier this year and says that dental services provided in the local area saves a lot of time in the car.
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Education Program offers online resources
05 May 2020Elements of RFDS' Education Program are available for access at home.
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RFDS GPs rise to the challenge
04 May 2020No two days are the same for RFDS GP Dr. Bec Jacobs who – alongside her new colleague Dr. Dharminder Singh – works out of the community of Robinvale, in north-west Victoria.
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Bushfire Recovery Wellbeing Service
01 May 2020Throughout COVID-19, RFDS Victoria continues to deliver mental health and wellbeing to rural communities over the phone and via telehealth.
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National Standards
30 Apr 2020RFDS Victoria has achieved accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (National Standards) for its Wellbeing, Telehealth and Speech Therapy programs.
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