Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia | Charitable organisation
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
Phone: +61 1300 669 569
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23.01.2022 Bede Little, a first responder who has also fundraised for the Flying Doctor, has been crowned the 2020 RFDS Local Hero Award winner for the Longreach region. The RFDS (Queensland Section) this week announced nine winners of the 2020 RFDS Local Hero Awards each representing one of its base locations in Queensland. All have donated their time and energy to keep the Flying Doctor in the air and assisting the communities which need it the most.... You can now vote for the 2020 Queensland RFDS Local Hero online. The overall winner will win receive a $7,500 grant, courtesy of Ergon Energy Retail , to give back to their community. Learn more about each of the regional winners and vote by visiting www.rfdslocalhero.com.au/
22.01.2022 Today is the Birthday of RFDS founder Reverend John Flynn - the man on the Twenty Dollar Note! Flynn had a vision to provide a 'mantle of safety' for the people of the bush. He once said "If you start something worthwhile - nothing can stop it" and this simple truth is evidenced by the RFDS today, 92 years on. As we navigate through a global health pandemic, Flynn’s vision to deliver a mantle of safety for rural and remote Australians remains just as relevant. #OnThisDay
17.01.2022 This #GivingTuesday we would like to thank all of you who give to us! With your support, our crews are able to provide the finest care to those who need us most - whenever and wherever you may be. Give this Tuesday to your Flying Doctor in WA: http://rfds-wa.giveeasy.org/xmas20sm... #rfdswa #FlyingDoctor #ThankYou
14.01.2022 One in four teenagers between the age of 12-17 gets sunburnt on a summer weekend. Sadly Australia has an unhealthy tanning culture that spreads in the summertime with many Australians often trying to get a 'healthy tan'. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a 'healthy tan' as tanning is a sign that you have been exposed to UV radiation at a level that has damaged your skin, increasing your risk of skin cancer. This National Skin Cancer Action Week the Flying Doctor is e...ncouraging people to get serious about sun protection going into the summer months. Wear protective clothing, sunnies, sunscreen, a hat, and seek shade where you can. #sunscreen #sunsafety #skincancerawareness #seekshade #rfdsse #rfds
12.01.2022 We have just learned that the new #CharityReptrak 2020 survey confirms #RFDS is the ‘most reputable’ national charity in the eyes of #Aussies. We are so humbled by the ongoing public support and trust by communities #Australiawide - and honoured to be able to bring healthcare and emergency services to rural and remote communities across this vast continent. It is this support which allows us to continue to service you.... Thank you to ALL that help us to do the work we do. https://t.co/Zz1iYcz2Jp
07.01.2022 The hardworking ladies of the Gregory township Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) have been crowned the 2020 RFDS Local Hero Award winner for the Mount Isa region. The RFDS (Queensland Section) this week announced nine winners of the 2020 RFDS Local Hero Awards each representing one of its base locations in Queensland. All have donated their time and energy to keep the Flying Doctor in the air and assisting the communities which need it the most.... You can now vote for the 2020 Queensland RFDS Local Hero online. The overall winner will win receive a $7,500 grant, courtesy of Ergon Energy Retail, to give back to their community. Learn more about each of the regional winners and vote by visiting www.rfdslocalhero.com.au/
05.01.2022 James Telford, a helicopter pilot who rushed to the aid of a car accident victim on a remote cattle station in North Queensland, has been crowned the 2020 RFDS Local Hero Award winner for the Cairns region. The RFDS (Queensland Section) this week announced nine winners of the 2020 RFDS Local Hero Awards each representing one of its base locations in Queensland. All have donated their time and energy to keep the Flying Doctor in the air and assisting the communities which ne...ed it the most. You can now vote for the 2020 Queensland RFDS Local Hero online. The overall winner will win receive a $7,500 grant, courtesy of Ergon Energy Retail, to give back to their community. Learn more about each of the regional winners and vote by visiting www.rfdslocalhero.com.au/
05.01.2022 Calling all nurses! The RFDS (Queensland Section) has a $10,000 midwifery qualification scholarship up for grabs! If you are a nurse who has ever dreamt of working for the Flying Doctor, this is an excellent opportunity to join our team.... The midwifery qualification can be completed at any university/affiliated hospital that provides the requirements for AHPRA registration as a midwife. Once registered with AHPRA as a midwife, scholarship recipients will be required to work for a minimum of 12 months full-time equivalent at a nominated RFDS base within Queensland. To be considered for the scholarship you will: Hold current registration as a General Nurse in Australia with AHPRA; and Demonstrate three to five years’ experience in a critical care environment; and Provide evidence of an application or acceptance into a relevant midwifery course commencing in 2021 or be currently enrolled in a midwifery qualification and due to complete in 2021. You can apply here: https://rfds.co/36Vcdyz
04.01.2022 As Christmas approaches, we need your help. RFDS (Queensland Section) needs to raise $362,073 to buy life-saving equipment, including two new Hamilton ventilators. These ventilators will be used to care for babies like Zac and his mother Jemma. ... We had to transfer Zac from Gladstone to Brisbane just after he was born because he couldn’t breathe. A big baby, he lacked surfactants a lubricant that keeps the airways open, and he was in terrible danger. Luckily, we were able to help, but this Christmas we urgently need to raise money to buy life-saving equipment so we can care for more babies and their mothers. You can donate to our Christmas appeal here: https://rfds-qld.giveeasy.org/2020-christmas-appeal
03.01.2022 Recently Blankets of Love - Townsville/ Thuringowa Branch celebrated 20 years of making quilts for sick children, palliative care centres and parents who have lost children at, or shortly after, birth. Nola Hills established the group in October 2000 after the passing of her tiny grandson. For the last 12 years, they’ve also made blankets for our Townsville Base. Our staff give these quilts to our young patients to help them feel a little less unsure, and also sometimes to t...hose a little older who still need a bit of comfort. Thank you for helping keep our patients comfortable and congratulations on the past 20 years of serving the local community!
03.01.2022 Mental health services in the north west of Queensland were the focus of the North West Flood Recovery and Resilience Summit, held yesterday in Julia Creek. Presented by the RFDS (Queensland Section) and the Western Queensland Primary Health Network, the summit provided health service providers, community representatives, government and other stakeholders with the opportunity to unite, 18 months on from last year’s devastating flooding event. Delegates examined the coordinati...on and collaboration of primary mental health care and allied support services in the region, in readiness for future disasters. Key to the discussion was feedback received from the community, as well as exploration around how service providers can tailor their services to meet the changing needs of the community. For more information about the mental health services delivered by the RFDS, visit https://rfds.co/2Vn2SKh
02.01.2022 $400,000 raised! We were honoured to welcome the 2020 Ridewest crew to our Brisbane Base on Friday to celebrate the success of this year's ride. The team completed an incredible 1,237km ride from Brisbane to Longreach over seven days in October and raised $400,000 for the RFDS (Queensland Section) in the process! Their dedication to support and improve the mental health and wellbeing of regional and remote Queenslanders is something the riders should all be incredibly prou...d of. Thank you to all the riders, support crew, corporate sponsors and all of the businesses that donated their good and services your support played a vital role in the success of this year's ride.
01.01.2022 Sue McDonald, a dedicated volunteer and passionate ambassador for the Flying Doctor, has been crowned the 2020 RFDS Local Hero Award winner for the Charleville region. The RFDS (Queensland Section) this week announced nine winners of the 2020 RFDS Local Hero Awards each representing one of its base locations in Queensland. All have donated their time and energy to keep the Flying Doctor in the air and assisting the communities which need it the most.... You can now vote for the 2020 Queensland RFDS Local Hero online. The overall winner will win receive a $7,500 grant, courtesy of Ergon Energy Retail, to give back to their community. Learn more about each of the regional winners and vote by visiting www.rfdslocalhero.com.au/
