Supporting primary health care within regional

Annual Report 2013/14 TASMANIA CONTENTS >

Highlights 4 Message from the National Chair 7 Message from our President 8 Our community 10 Fred Mckay Medical Student Scholarship Report 14 Robin Miller RFDS Nursing Scholarship 16 John Flynn Dental Assistant Scholarship Report 18 Corporate Governance Statement 20 RFDS Tasmania Board 21 Summary Financial Report 22 In Appreciation 23

OUR MISSION > To provide excellence The Royal Flying Doctor Service was in aeromedical and established in Tasmania in 1960, using single primary health care engine aircraft chartered from Tasmanian across Australia aero clubs. Today, in partnership with Ambulance Tasmania, the RFDS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides Tasmanians with services which include emergency trauma evacuations and inter- hospital transfers to take patients to the special care they need. COVER: JORDAN DE HOOG, INAUGURAL ROBIN MILLER RFDS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT.

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RFDS Tasmania Primary Health Initiative being developed 2013/14

Dental scholarshp awarded to Sam Simpson

Preparations are Medical Scholarship Inter-hospital transfers Robin Miller RFDS Nursing underway for the awarded to Scholarship awarded to construction of two patient transfer 1025 facilities at King and Cate Jordan Flinders Islands Kube de Hoog 2

Dental patients treated RFDS Tasmania Flown around Tasmania and Interstate on continues support of the Menzies Institute 271 ASPREE Study 440, 754 km

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The RFDS is the most iconic Australian used to provide regional airports around not-for-profit organisation. Australia’s the state such as Flinders Island and geographic size creates real challenges St Helens with patient transfer shelters for the delivery of health services. The to ensure the safety and comfort of RFDS carries out retrievals and delivers patients in all weather conditions. medical services to many remote and regional communities right across Australia. Equally, plenty of city people Amanda Vanstone can have a health scare or be involved Chair in an accident when they are away from RFDS National Board home. Put simply: we go where others will not.

Thanks to your valued contributions, the RFDS will continue to support the Tasmanian community by providing services in addition to aviation into the future. Your generous donations will be

The RFDS is the most iconic Australian not-for-profit organisation. Australia’s geographic size creates real challenges for the delivery of health services.

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many who live outside the major centres Primary Health Care and who may otherwise miss out on important health services. The work of the Flying Doctor in aero- medical retrieval and patient transfer is strongly complemented by primary healthcare services across Australia. Infrastructure Winter reminds us that the weather in In Tasmania we have supported dental Tasmania can often be wet and windy. services on Flinders Island for many To support ambulance paramedics and years. However the opportunity and aircrew RFDS Tasmania has provided need to do more to support the health Patient Transfer Shelters at several rural needs of Tasmanians, particularly airports. Constructed in partnership those living in rural Tasmania, has been with local councils, as airport owners, recognised by the Board in setting the first shelter was opened in 2013 future direction. into the 2014/15 financial statements. program, which is linked to the promote the values of the RFDS in at St Helens airport. Another shelter we expected due to a very generous Australian curriculum, has proved very their work everyday. However our In 2013 we asked Dr Kim Webber, followed at Flinders Island and a third bequest. popular with students, teachers and mission would not be possible without who specialises in public health, to will be completed at parents. our donors and supporters and we carry out research into areas of need in later in 2014. all thank-you for the faith you put in Tasmania and to talk with Government, Our Donors Supporting the Next RFDS Tasmania also provides the us to apply your gifts to the benefit of practitioners and health groups Generation hangar and Base at Launceston The loyal and ongoing support of many Our Patron Tasmanians. about how the RFDS could support Again in 2013 we provided scholarship Airport. This large facility is home to Tasmanian individuals, social and communities in their healthcare needs opportunities to young Tasmanians It was with sadness that we learnt of the RFDS aircrew and engineering staff, service clubs and workplaces underpins in a similar way that the RFDS provides studying medicine and dental care. A passing of our Patron the Honourable Ambulance Tasmania staff and the the work we do in Tasmania. Money services across mainland states. highlight was the successful introduction Peter Underwood AC, Governor of RFDS Tasmania team. is raised through many and varied of a Nursing scholarship named in Tasmania. Governor Underwood and Dr Webber highlighted dental care initiatives. A long standing supporter All facilities have been constructed with honour of Robin Miller a flying nurse Mrs Underwood were generous in their in rural communities with low socio- on Flinders Island, Gillian Woods, holds Malcolm White the generous support of Tasmanian who operated in outback Western support of the RFDS and in particular economic profiles as having a strong a musical event each November which President donors. In particular I would like to Australia. The scholarship, which hosted a very special evening for our need for support. is strongly supported by our friends supporters at Government House in RFDS Tasmania recognise and thank Brian and Wendy on Flinders. The 20th anniversary provides work experience at the RFDS 2013. Responding to this information, RFDS Faulkner of Launceston who have of Gillian’s Musical Soiree will be Port Augusta Base, is offered to final Tasmania appointed a project officer, Di provided significant financial support for celebrated in November 2014. Another year nursing students at the University In closing I would like to recognise the Murphy, to talk to dentists, communities the patient transfer shelters. group I would like to recognise this year of Tasmania. and the State Government about work of my fellow Board Members. is the Riverside Lions Club who give And for the younger cohort, our Look! practical opportunities for us to assist Working in an honorary capacity, Board generously of time and funds. Up in the Sky program toured a number those in need. Di has worked for members give freely of their time and Organisation of primary schools in the State providing many years in rural health at Circular We thank our honorary ambassador, expertise and I am very proud to have The Royal Flying Doctor Service the opportunity for students to hear Head and knew first hand some of the Nick Duigan who generously gives of been their Chair during the year in operates in Tasmania through the work the story of John Flynn and to explore reasons why people are not able to see his time to represent the interests of review. We have a small and committed of a volunteer Board and a small group the aircraft simulator. This educational a dentist regularly. the RFDS and David Foster OAM who group of staff who, without exception, of committed staff. kindly visited the Base to meet with our This led to a pilot program at a school Over the last year the scale and scope supporters in November. in Southern Tasmania conducted of work of the Section has increased collaboratively with Oral Health Services as has the level of financial support. In Tasmania (part of the Department of view of this the Board, at its strategy Stan Merrett Foundation Health). Students at the school were day in May, took the significant and provided with screening, and where A long term member of the RFDS, Stan exciting step of agreeing to the The Royal Flying Doctor Service operates indicated, fluoride varnishing, fissure Merrett of George Town, passed away employment of a CEO. sealant and referrals where required. late in 2013. Stan saw fit to support in Tasmania through the work of a The children also took home an RFDS This is an investment in our capability the work of the RFDS in Tasmania into ‘pack’ including information on dental and will allow us to do the things the future through a significant bequest. volunteer Board and a small group of hygiene. that are important to the way RFDS The Stan Merrett Foundation will serves Tasmania including enhanced provide a financial platform that will be I believe this type of work will become committed staff. primary healthcare services. As is used prudently to grow the capability of an important part of RFDS Tasmania’s mentioned further on in my report, this the Section and the services it provides. future role which will be to the benefit of step has become a reality sooner than The Foundation funds will be brought

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David Foster OAM visits the Flying Doctor A morning tea was held at the Jan and David Foster OAM Launceston Base to thank the local Inspirational fundraiser community for their ongoing support of Angus Henty takes a look over the RFDS Students from Devonport Christian School Michaella McLeod receives the RFDS the Service. At just 10 years of age, Michaella aircraft cockpit enjoying the aeromedical simulator certificate with Mum, Sally McLeod made a special donation to Over 80 supporters attended the RFDS Tasmania to support the vital for the employment of a highly skilled morning tea to hear World Champion work of the Service. local research assistant based in Burnie Axeman, David Foster OAM entertain to service regional areas of Tasmania. the guests with an inspirational address After several trips to the Launceston The assistant works with Professor about his life experiences. General Hospital (LGH) to be treated Mark Nelson’s team to collect, process The aeromedical simulator made a welcome return, for auto-immune deficiencies, Michaella and store blood and other bio- RFDS Tasmania President, Malcolm was flown to Melbourne for treatment specimens. visiting over 85 classes from schools around the state White said that the RFDS was by the RFDS as a patient of Ambulance delighted to have David visit the Base, Tasmania. This work is facilitated by a ‘Biobus’, an to bring the educational program to life through a fun “Our supporters thoroughly enjoyed innovative vehicle involving a van that David’s speech about his sporting On return home, Michaella wanted to has been equipped as a self-contained engagement session. achievements in what has been an raise money to support the RFDS and mobile science laboratory and clinical exceptional career.” LGH Children’s Ward. At such a tender room. age, she understood the importance RFDS Tasmania thanked the Rotary of the available services and wanted to RFDS Tasmania President, Malcolm Club of Evandale and P.R. & Friends for help. White said that the role of the RFDS supporting the event with a delicious fundraiser at her business, Blue Illusion is to support a range of health related morning tea. in Launceston to raise funds for RFDS Look! Up in the Sky reaches New Nursing Scholarship services to benefit all Tasmanians. Tasmania. new heights “The ASPREE study addresses The Robin Miller RFDS Nursing RFDS Tasmania Open Day important health aspects for people Approximately 40 people enjoyed the The free educational program took Scholarship was established by The Launceston Base threw open its We are more living in regional and remote Tasmanian evening where a percentage of sales flight in Tasmanian primary schools RFDS Tasmania in partnership with doors to the general public to mark the communities,” Malcolm said. were donated to the RFDS. again this year with approximately one the University of Tasmania School 86th anniversary of delivering the finest than a flying third of all schools now registered for of Nursing and Midwifery and RFDS Thanks go to Sue Shea for suggesting Central Operations, covering South care to the furthest corners of Australia. Magic Show helps fund shelter the program. ambulance the fundraiser and to Sheryn Brooks Australia and much of the Northern The Open Day gave the Tasmanian Representatives from the Riverside who organised and compared the The educational program uses the Territory. public a behind-the-scenes look at Lions Club visited the RFDS Launceston fashion parade. iconic status of the RFDS and its the vital work performed by the Flying service. Base to present a donation to support real life stories to teach students The new annual Scholarship provides a senior nursing undergraduate with Doctor and how it has developed over the construction of a patient transfer Wheels for Wings about the unique nature of the facility at . The Australian landscape and our people’s the experience of living and working the past 86 years. Motoring enthusiast, Andrew Boyd The family rallied behind Michaella in her proceeds were raised at their annual relationship with it in every-day with the RFDS at Port Augusta for two conducted the Wheels for Wings car Highlights included the chance for fundraising efforts with the proceeds Magic Show fundraiser. settings. In addition, it builds on weeks. rally to support the work of the Flying visitors to see an RFDS aircraft, being donated to the RFDS and LGH school community awareness of the Doctor in Tasmania. The Scholarship is dedicated to the aeromedical training simulator and the Children’s Ward. RFDS Tasmania developed the concept organisation and pays tribute to its of the patient transfer facility for memory of the late Mrs Robin Miller- Menzies Institute of Tasmania, BioBus. Over 100 participants joined in the rally past and present work. RFDS Tasmania is grateful to Michaella installation at regional airports around Dicks (1940 – 1975). A nurse, aviatrix They also enjoyed a visit by Launceston that included lapping Symmons Plains and her family and wishes them all the Tasmania. The aeromedical simulator made and RFDS pilot who single-handedly Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters, interviews International Raceway during the event. conducted by RFDS Tasmania very best for the future. a welcome return, visiting over 85 immunised thousands of Australians The purpose built facilities are designed Ambassador, Nick Duigan, children’s At the conclusion of the Symmons classes from schools around the state with an oral polio vaccine and became to improve the comfort of Ambulance activities and demonstrations about Plains stage, the rally wound its way to bring the educational program to widely known by Aboriginal Australians Support for Menzies Research Tasmania patients and assist medical RFDS medical chests and the famous back to the Village on the Green, life through a fun engagement session. as the ‘Sugar-Bird Lady’. The RFDS in Tasmania has partnered staff in their work during the transfer of Traeger pedal radio. Longford where enthusiasts enjoyed a with the Menzies Research Institute patients from road ambulance to the We thank RFDS Victoria for their Jordan De Hoog was selected as the BBQ lunch conducted by the Longford Tasmania to provide philanthropic aircraft. continuing support to help lift the inaugural recipient of the Scholarship. The RFDS was kindly supported by the Rotary Club. Riverside Lions and Evandale Rotary support for important research to profile of the Service in Tasmanian RFDS Tasmania thanks the Riverside RFDS Tasmania thanks the family of Clubs who provided the scrumptious improve health outcomes of people in primary schools and their parent Lions Club and other individuals and the late Mrs Robin Miller-Dicks, RFDS catering and a sausage sizzle. Tasmania’s regional areas. communities. community organisations who have Central Operations, the University of Thanks to the many wonderful The ASPREE: Healthy Ageing Biobank kindly contributed towards this initiative Tasmania and the Launceston Golf volunteers and staff who worked Study collects samples from people Club lady members for their support in tirelessly to ensure the Open Day was a over the age of 70 and deep freezes bringing this scholarship to fruition. great success. these specimens for future studies. Blue Illusion Fashion Parade

RFDS Tasmania has provided funding Sheryn Brooks hosted a fashion parade

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people in the Hobart area but not in How the RFDS is helping the north-west or north of the state. embed medical research in Thankfully the Tasmanian Community rural areas. Fund saw fit to donate the funds to build a mobile laboratory, the Tasmanian Medical research is best applied into the Biobus (pictured). What was missing population in which it was conducted. was someone to use it in the areas As most medical research institutes outside of Hobart. are in large metropolitan areas they The large-scale conveniently sample the readily available Because people enter our studies in a population neglecting rural areas and haphazard way it was difficult to attract clinical trials their special needs. The large-scale and retain someone living in north. clinical trials I have been involved with Here is where the RFDS funds have I have been have sought to address this by setting been a godsend. These funds allowed up research hubs in regional cities that me to create a permanent part-time involved with can serve the regional towns and the position which was filled promptly by country people around them. This has Alicia Walker (pictured). The result? As have sought been mutually beneficial as country of 22nd August we have been able to people have volunteered for our studies collect samples from 498 participants to address this in greater numbers compared to their in our trial in the north and north-west. city cousins. It also provides local These specimens will be used in future by setting up employment as those who work in these studies over the decades to look for areas live locally. causes and possible cures for diseases research hubs such as dementia, heart attack, stroke As our studies have become more and cancer. The return on the RFDS in regional cities sophisticated so have the requirements investment will be improvement of for working ‘in the field’. One of these Australian’s health no matter where they that can serve is the collection of biological specimens live. such as blood and urine for future the regional study. Getting and processing these Mark Nelson specimens is not like a visit to your local Professorial Fellow towns and the pathology service. These specimens Menzies Research Institute Tasmania must be collected, processed and deep country people frozen (-80° C) within a 4 hour period. This means special equipment in a around them. special laboratory is required. We have such a facility in the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania so we could service Students boarding the RFDS aeromedical simulator

Wheels for Wings car rally Sarah Merridew and Di Murphy at the Alicia Walker with the Tasmanian Biobus at the – courtesy Trout Photogrpahics Blue Illusion fundraiser RFDS Open Day.

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As well as providing Fred McKay vital medical services Medical Student Scholarship > and continuity of care, a visit by By Cate Kube Cloncurry, Queensland. Since that time I across outback New South Wales and Having just driven 3,500 km from have been fascinated by the work of the South Australia. This was a style of the flying doctors Tasmania to Townsville to start my RFDS, and have always hoped to one general practice unlike any I have ever first job as a doctor, I have a new day be a part of this iconic organisation. seen. How delightful to start the day with a beautiful flight, land on a dirt strip, provides a chance appreciation for the vastness of inland The first two weeks of my placement get picked up and driven to clinic by a Australia. With its huge horizons and were based in Launceston, working patient, then share a cup of tea, some for ‘neighbours’ who long stretches of dusty road one could with the experienced flight paramedics home-baked treats and a yarn before be forgiven for thinking it was almost from Ambulance Tasmania on inter- getting down to medical business! As might live hundreds deserted. Yet just as the fuel tank is hospital transfers and retrievals. The well as providing vital medical services running low, or a leg stretch and bite ground covered by this team every day and continuity of care, a visit by the of kilometres apart to eat is required, civilisation appears. astounded me. It is not uncommon flying doctors provides a chance for Sometimes it comes in the form of to fly from Launceston, to Burnie, to ‘neighbours’ who might live hundreds to get together and a small town, sometimes not more Hobart, to Burnie, to Hobart and back of kilometres apart to get together and than a roadhouse. Nevertheless, it is to Launceston in a day! An important catch up. As a result, clinics often have catch up. a reminder that for somebody, this role of the RFDS, under contract to a somewhat festive atmosphere! seemingly isolated country is home. Ambulance Tasmania, is to provide a In October last year I was lucky enough means of emergency transfer from more I loved my time with the RFDS, and to be the recipient of the Royal Flying remote parts of the state, including send my sincere thanks to the teams Doctor Service Tasmania, Fred McKay the West Coast, St Helens, Flinders at Launceston and Broken Hill for their Medical Student Scholarship, entitling and King Island. As I learnt during my organisation, support and teaching me to an exciting month-long placement placement, this can prove challenging during my placement. I was so flying across Tasmania and outback with the relentless roaring 40s, and is no impressed by the high quality of health New South Wales. The RFDS provides job for the faint-hearted (or sufferers of care they achieve for people in rural vital medical services and transport to motion sickness!). Visits to both these and remote Australia, and hope to work the communities of rural and remote islands were highlights of my time with with them as a doctor in the future. The Australia. Receiving this scholarship Ambulance Tasmania. work of the RFDS could not take place without the generous donations and meant a great deal to me, as the Rev. For the second two weeks of my support of the community, so thank you. Dr. J. Fred McKay, spiritual leader of placement I was based at the RFDS the RFDS, was a personal friend of base in Broken Hill. From there I flew my grandparents. I first heard Fred’s each day in the clinic plane (aptly named story when I was just eight years old, “Fred McKay”) to small communities visiting my grandparents at the manse in

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Robin Miller RFDS Nursing Scholarship >

By Jordan de Hoog monitor the patient throughout the flight, It was my great privilege to become performing nursing interventions as the inaugural recipient of the Robin necessary (such as administering oxygen Miller RFDS Nursing Scholarship. The or pain relief). I enjoyed the challenge of scholarship has been created in memory adapting to the unique work environment of the late Mrs Robin Miller-Dicks, a inside the aircraft, learning from the highly nurse and RFDS pilot whose remarkable experienced flight nurses, and extending achievements included administering over my clinical knowledge and skills. Other 37,000 doses of polio vaccine throughout highlights included travelling in the the Western Australian outback. Being co-pilot’s seat and visiting a variety of awarded this scholarship provided me locations throughout South Australia, from with the unique opportunity to spend Kangaroo Island to Coober Pedy. two weeks working with RFDS Central I am very thankful to RFDS Tasmania, Operations, based in Port Augusta. RFDS Central Operations, the School of My placement with the RFDS involved Nursing and Midwifery and Scholarships participating in fly-in-fly-out clinics, as well Office at UTAS, and to all those who as on-call work. The clinics were held in made the scholarship possible. I feel a variety of locations throughout South that the experience has provided a Australia including Oak Valley, Cook, valuable insight into both essential and Oodnadatta and Marla. I was able to work emergency healthcare in Australia, and alongside a variety of health professionals has encouraged me in my ambition to who provide essential health services to incorporate nursing and Christian ministry Aboriginal communities and remote towns to serve people in need in Australia and and stations throughout South Australia. overseas. Some highlights included seeing the harsh beauty of the Australian outback, taking blood for the first time, and meeting people who live and work in these remote regions of the country. I am very thankful to The on-call work primarily consisted of inter-hospital transfers – transporting RFDS Tasmania, RFDS patients from regional hospitals to major centres for urgent treatment. My role, Central Operations, with the supervision and assistance of the flight nurse, was to assess and the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Scholarships Office at UTAS, and to all those who made the scholarship possible.

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John Flynn Dental Assistant Scholarship >

By Sam Simpson Every six weeks the RFDS fly in with a On the 23rd of October I set off for team consisting of a general practitioner, Broken Hill, which unfolded to be a once nurses and a dentist to look after the in a life time experience. town and its surrounding areas. People would travel up to 2-3 hours for the Winning the John Flynn Dental Assistant occasion. Scholarship, gave me the opportunity to work in a rural environment for the first I have learned a lot whilst being away time. I worked alongside two dentists and have gained essential experience and was transported by vehicle and and skills by working in the different small aircraft to the surrounding areas environments. of Broken Hill. I was new to the dental I have acquired a great appreciation industry having only been six months for the work that is carried out by the into my traineeship, but I picked up RFDS. The team I worked alongside the routine fairly quickly. I became were extremely dedicated and strived to I have learned a more adaptable whilst working with the help people in need. I am grateful for RFDS as we weren’t always placed in a the opportunity that I was given; it has lot whilst being typical clinical environment. Over the changed my perspective of dentistry, two week placement I went to places giving me an insight of rural health. away and have such as Wilcannia, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Hungerford and the main clinic in Thank you for the experience. gained essential Broken Hill.

The last town I was flown to was experience and Hungerford QLD, which has a population of less than 50 people and skills by working the reddest dirt I had ever seen. In this community especially, it was shown in the different what the RFDS really meant to people and how it has a part in their lives. environments.

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RFDS Tasmania is governed by a Board, RFDS South Eastern Section). Marketing Committee comprising a President, Vice President, As a not-for-profit organisation that The role of the Marketing Committee Secretary, Treasurer and 2-5 other receives strong community and is primarily to review the Marketing members, all of whom are elected on a government support we are cognisant and Development strategy of RFDS rotational basis at the Annual General of our obligations to the community Tasmania and provide recommendations Meeting. The RFDS Tasmanian Board in which we operate, and ensure that to the Board on Marketing and also nominates a representative to the our staff and volunteers understand Development activities. RFDS Australia Board. our mission and values. We have All positions are honorary and Directors established fundraising principles and Facilities Committee are independent of management guidelines to meet State and Federal The Facilities Committee assists the and key contractors. The Board has legislative requirements. Board in decision making about the appropriate policies in place to declare Top row L-R Malcolm White, Dr George Merridew, Rob Grey, Sarah Merridew. The Board has established 5 built assets owned or leased by RFDS Bottom row L-R Michael Hackman, Lindsay Millar OAM, Caroline Wells, Tim Maddock, Jan Davis. and manage conflicts of interest. Details committees to assist in enhancing the Tasmania. In particular the committee of the Directors and their qualifications governance and effective operations of considers the suitability of existing and experience are set out elsewhere in RFDS Tasmania. facilities, assesses the acquisition this report. The Board meets at least six of new facilities, and monitors the RFDS Tasmania Board > times each year. maintenance, integrity and safety of Risk and Finance Committee The Board aims to operate in operations at all facilities. The Committee assists the Board in the accordance with the principles and effective discharge of its responsibilities spirit of the ASX Australian Corporate “Wish list” Committee Mr Malcolm White Mrs Sarah Merridew Ms Caroline Wells to the members in relation to Governance principles as they apply to PRESIDENT TREASURER CHAIR MARKETING COMMITTEE governance, risk, financial management The Wish list Committee coordinates a smaller not-for-profit organisation. CHAIR GOVERNANCE AND CHAIR RISK AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER GOVERNANCE AND and reporting, audit and compliance requests from individuals or NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBER MARKETING COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE organisations for funding or other The Board is responsible for the overall with laws and regulations. MEMBER RISK AND FINANCE Elected 2006 Elected 2009 governance of RFDS Tasmania, for its support of medical, dental, aviation COMMITTEE and engineering equipment or services Elected 2005 Non Executive Director of MyState Limited, Chief Executive Officer, Diabetes Tasmania performance, and is accountable to its Governance and Nomination TasRail and TasWater Master of Business Administration Graduate for the delivery of health services and members, stakeholders and all statutory Committee Project Director TDA, Former CEO TAFE Chartered Accountant, Fellow of the of the Australian Institute of Company and regulatory authorities. training. The Committee also allocates Tasmania, Director, Royal Flying Doctor Australian Institute of Company Directors Directors The Committee assists the Board donations to specific purposes where Service Australia Former Partner of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Former Director of Nursing Hobart Private The Board sets the values, goals and to discharge its responsibilities in donors have indicated their desire to Master of Business Administration Hospital strategic direction of RFDS Tasmania. relation to the composition, structure support a specific project. Air Transport Pilot Licence Mr Michael Hackman It sets and approves strategic and and operations of the Board including Elected 2004 Mr Tim Maddock financial plans, monitors achievement of evaluation of the Board’s performance Dr George Merridew MEMBER RISK AND FINANCE Company Director these goals and oversees the operations and identification of suitable VICE PRESIDENT COMMITTEE Senior Vice President, Star Cruises (HK) CHAIR FACILITIES AND WISHLIST of the RFDS in Tasmania (except for the development opportunities for Board Limited Elected 2012 COMMITTEES Air Ambulance contract operated by members. Former Director, Royal Flying Doctor Service MEMBER GOVERNANCE AND Partner Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 2010 – 2012 NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE Fellow – The Institute of Chartered Master of Politics and Public Policy Elected 1995 Accountants Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Chartered Tax Advisor – The Tax Institute Consultant Anaesthetist Directors Former President and Treasurer of Fellow, ANZ College of Anaesthetists Private Pilot and aircraft owner Relationships Australia Tasmania Retired RAAF Specialist Reserve Medical Member of The Royal Yacht Club of Officer Tasmania’s Finance Committee Mr Lindsay Millar OAM MEMBER FACILITIES AND WISHLIST Ms Jan Davis Mr Robert Grey COMMITTEES Elected 2013 SECRETARY/PUBLIC OFFICER Elected 1965 MEMBER FACILITIES AND WISHLIST Chief Executive Officer, Tasmanian Farmer & COMMITTEES Retired Orchardist Graziers Association Elected 1999 Foundation member and Past President Non Executive Director of Plant Health RFDS National Council and Aviation Australia Limited, Tasmanian Retired RAAF Officer Committee 1976 – 1988 Institute of Agriculture and Skills Tasmania Master of Defence Studies Former Director Royal Flying Doctor Service Masters in Agribusiness and Environmental Company Director 2002 – 2008 Planning Justice of the Peace RFDS Rev. John Flynn Fellowship Award Bachelors Degree in Economics Commercial Pilot Licence (National) 2009 Graduate Diplomas in Education and Tasmanian Aero Club Past President and Life Environmental Studies member Graduate of the Australian Institute of Private Pilot’s Licence Company Directors Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, Australian Institute Of Agricultural Science and Technology and the Australian Society of Australian Executives

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For the year ended 30 June 2014 >

The financial statements and other specific STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 disclosures are a summary of and have been derived from the audited financial statements of 2014 2013 the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania Inc $ $ (RFDS Tasmania) for the year ended 30 June 2014. ASSETS Cash at bank and on hand 1 1,840,711 1,825,819 The summary financial report does not, and cannot be expected to provide a full Accounts receivable 11,633 1,240 understanding of the financial performance or Inventories 499 658 financial position of RFDS Tasmania as the full TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,852,843 1,827,717 report. Property, plant and equipment 2 192,277 346,732 A copy of the Annual Financial Statements and TOTAL NON-CURRENT 192,277 346,732 Auditor’s Report will be available at the Annual ASSETS General Meeting and can be provided upon request. TOTAL ASSETS 2,045,120 2,174,449

RFDS Tasmania is an association established Trade and other payables 35,681 16,827 under the Associations Incorporation Act (Tasmania) 1964, and operates in accordance Provision for annual leave 10,236 8,414 with the legislative requirements and its Provision for maintenance - 68,182 In Appreciation > Constitution. The accounts are audited each TOTAL CURRENT 45,917 93,423 year and a copy lodged with the Business Affairs LIABILITIES The RFDS has provided aeromedical Thanks to Nick Duigan, our honorary branch of the Department of Justice. TOTAL LIABILITIES 45,917 93,423 services to the people of Tasmania for Ambassador, for his tireless enthusiasm more than 50 years. This long-term in representing the interests of the STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR NET ASSETS 1,999,203 2,081,026 support of the health services has RFDS. THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 been made possible by our committed We are grateful to our dedicated, EQUITY supporters throughout Tasmania. 2014 2013 Capital Maintenance Reserve 600,000 600,000 hardworking and loyal volunteers who REVENUE $ $ Accumulated funds 1,399,203 1,481,026 We wish to acknowledge and thank give so generously of their time and Bequests 39,116 286,752 our donors. Your generosity and skills, especially Shirley Watson and Jill TOTAL EQUITY 1,999,203 2,081,026 Donations 176,645 198,464 commitment is invaluable by allowing Macpherson. us to achieve the mission and vision of Grants 95,563 95,563 RFDS Tasmania thanks all the STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Special Interest received 64,769 66,033 individuals and organisations who kindly thanks to Brian and Wendy Faulkner, Other income 24,538 30,633 2014 2013 fundraise to help keep the Flying Doctor ACCUMULATED FUNDS Holman Clinic and Cancer Ward Rent 35,000 35,000 flying. We are grateful for your support. $ $ Auxiliary Inc. and Riverside Lions Club Accumulated funds at the 1,481,026 1,283,036 TOTAL 435,631 712,445 for supporting RFDS Tasmania. We acknowledge and thank Scott beginning of the year Gelston from The Examiner who EXPENSES Total comprehensive income for (81,823) 197,990 We are deeply grateful to our provided many of the photos used in Administration and 65,529 57,392 the year supporters who choose to pledge the Annual Report. other ACCUMULATED FUNDS AT THE 1,399,203 1,481,026 a bequest to the RFDS in their will. Depreciation 60,829 62,199 END OF THE YEAR In doing so, we are able to continue Thank you for helping us to take the Employment costs 145,918 129,541 to provide our services into the finest care to the furthest corners of Facilities costs (20,542) 115,492 NOTES future. Every gift in every will makes Tasmania. a difference no matter how large or Impairment expense 93,625 - 1. Cash at Bank comprises current accounts and term deposits with small. RFDS Tasmania recognises the Fundraising and 5,129 9,068 major Australian banks. events bequests made by the late Mary Janet Fundraising 104,260 109,652 2. Property, plant and equipment includes buildings on leasehold land. Ransom and the late Stan Merrett. distributions All assets are depreciated over the shorter of their useful lives or the Primary health care 36,919 - term of the lease. Schools education 25,787 31,113 program TOTAL EXPENSES 517,454 514,457 TOTAL (81,823) 197,988 COMPREHENSIVE Sarah Merridew INCOME/(LOSS) Hon Treasurer

22 ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE | TASMANIA 2013/14 ANNUAL REPORT 23 How you can help >

The Royal Flying Doctor Service relies on support from individuals, corporations, the government and the community to carry out our vital work.

To continue our work in the Tasmanian community, we need your support.

> Send your donation to Royal Flying Doctor Service, Tasmania, PO Box 1087, Launceston TAS 7250

> Phone us on 03 6191 0504 or 1300 669 569

> Visit flyingdoctor.org.au to make an online donation

RFDS Tasmania Building 90 305 Evandale Road Western Junction TAS 7212 T 03 6391 0504 F 03 6391 8992 E [email protected]

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