Royal Flying Doctor Service
Aeromedical organisation in Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), commonly known as the Flying Doctor, is an air medical service in Australia. It is a non-profit organisation that provides emergency and primary health care services for those living in rural, remote and regional areas of Australia who cannot access a hospital or general practice due to the vast distances of the Outback.
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Abbreviation | RFDS |
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Predecessor | AIM Aerial Medical Service |
Established | 15 May 1928; 96 years ago (1928-05-15) |
Founder | John Flynn |
Founded at | Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia |
Type | Not-for-profit organisation |
Legal status | Charity |
Region served | Australia |
Services | Air ambulance |
Federation Board Chair | Tracey Hayes |
Deputy Federation Chair and Independent Director | John O'Donnell |
Website | www |
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