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RFDS and RAA forge new roads in community partnership
More detailsA promise delivered: 2020 in review
We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.
JANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing
Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.
FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic
The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.
MARCH: New services making locals smile
New RFDS Remote Oral Health Care Services open in Mutitjulu in Central Australia and Leigh Creek in South Australia.
APRIL: Diabetes results improve during COVID-19 shutdown
Digital health consultations soared in April as the RFDS found innovative new ways to connect with isolated communities during COVID-19 – with some unexpected results.
MAY: First online quiz visits Hollywood
A ‘virtual’ Night in Hollywood attracts movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland as the RFDS holds its first ever online quiz.
JUNE: Reaching new heights of community care
The RFDS steps up during the COVID-19 pandemic, transporting patients, pathology tests and even school students across the borders.
JULY: Doubling our jet power
The RFDS welcomes its latest addition to the fleet, unveiling a $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.
AUGUST: Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife
Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife
SEPTEMBER: Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine
Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine at South Australia’s first regional Patient Transfer Facility.
OCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support
Strengthening our corporate and community support – with thanks to you! Senex Energy extends its sponsorship to $1 million as our supporters dig deep.
NOVEMBER: Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients
Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients with new artwork unveiled during NAIDOC Week.
RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity
The RFDS is named Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the ninth year.
Creating a ‘flying’ first for stroke patients
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.
Remote airstrips made safer with new landing rules
Remote airstrips are being made safer with new landing rules issued by the RFDS. Watch our video explaining the procedures.
