RFDS Local Hero 2022 - Mount Isa region

An inspiring community healthcare advocate has been crowned the 2022 RFDS Local Hero Award winner for the Mount Isa region. Since moving to Dajarra 46 years ago, Barbara Clarke has proudly raised her children, helped raise her grandchildren, as well as many foster children, and has become a healthcare champion in the small community. Each time the Flying Doctor is in town - whether it is the RFDS Dental Service or Primary Health Care Clinic - Barbara makes sure her family, grandchildren and the community are accessing the services and attending their regular check-ups. Barbara’s commitment to encouraging her family and others to utilise these vital preventative healthcare services, ultimately helps to improve the health outcomes of her whole community. Vote now: https://rfds.co/3oQMK2r