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Working Safe in Remote and Isolated Health Handbook

Working Safe in Remote and Isolated Health Handbook

This handbook provides a great starting point for prospective staff who want an introduction to remote health safety and security. It’s also a valuable reference for existing remote health staff who want to review their knowledge of safety and security issues, and...

Gayle Woodford anniversary

Gayle Woodford anniversary

One year ago our colleague Gayle Woodford, was tragically murdered in the remote community where she worked and lived. Our thoughts on this anniversary are with her family, friends and colleagues. We also pause to remember her dedicated contribution to remote and...

Remote health workforce safety – It’s time for change

Remote health workforce safety – It’s time for change

CRANAplus CEO Christopher Cliffe described the report as a search of the literature to see what is already known about remote health safety and what, if anything, has already been done. The report also identifies the outcomes of a national conversation with remote...

Providing Aeromedical Care to Indigenous Communities

Providing Aeromedical Care to Indigenous Communities

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has today released its newest research paper entitled "Providing Aeromedical Care to Indigenous Communities.” You can read the full report at https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/assets/documents/RFDS_Indigenous_Health.pdf. This...

Remote health professional of the year announced

Remote health professional of the year announced

The Aurora is the highest possible accolade within the remote and isolated health profession. Judy is the Nurse manager at the RFDS South Eastern Section, which covers rural and remote NSW, and the Cooper Basin area of remote SA and South West Queensland. Previously...