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More detailsRFDS Victoria 2020 AGM Forum: Rising to the Challenge
Watch the recording of our first ever online AGM Forum to hear how we have rallied and adapted to an incredibly challenging year, and the opportunities
Flying Doctor Telehealth goes national
Commonwealth Government funding is enabling RFDS Victoria to take its telehealth platform national.
Badly injured and in the middle of nowhere
Earlier this year, a 26-year-old woman named Skrollan was hiking with friends at Dolerite Gorge in the Kimberley. One second, she was having the time of her life, the next she was lying on rocks at the bottom of the gorge, in terrible pain and unable to move.
Better Ageing with RFDS Victoria
RFDS Victoria has been the beneficiary of a portion of funding from the Australian Sports Commission, awarded to RFDS Australia, to create and run a National Rural and Remote Active Ageing Program.
Flying Doctor teams unite
The significant disruptions to ‘business as normal’, paired with increased pressure on some teams, has meant that RFDS Victoria’s staff has needed to be flexible in meeting the needs of the organisation in 2020.
Transforming health care for communities across the country
The October edition of 'Going the Distance' will be hitting letterboxes very soon. In it, you'll find more inspiring stories from our Flying Doctor community.
Nothing will stop our frontline teams from saving lives
The world may look a bit different these days, but our commitment to caring for Australians remains as resolute as ever.
Evaluation finds Flying Doctor Wellbeing pilot improves access to mental health care
A Psychological Service: A collaborative way to address access to mental health services
Businesses’ generosity alleviating PPE pressure
RFDS 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.
Mobile Patient Care: transporting clients with compassion
RFDS Victoria's Mobile Patient Care teams have been on the front line of the Covid-19 response.
Dental Service ‘I didn’t smile before you fixed my teeth’
Jamieson 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.
Education Program offers online resources
Elements of RFDS' Education Program are available for access at home.
RFDS GPs rise to the challenge
No 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.
Bushfire Recovery Wellbeing Service
Throughout COVID-19, RFDS Victoria continues to deliver mental health and wellbeing to rural communities over the phone and via telehealth.
National Standards
RFDS Victoria has achieved accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (National Standards) for its Wellbeing, Telehealth and Speech Therapy programs.
