The Impact of Aeromedical Services on Seriously Ill Children and their Families in Rural NSW.
Tracks
Ballroom C & Virtual via OnAIR
Friday, November 11, 2022 |
9:25 AM - 9:45 AM |
Overview
Katie McIntyre, University of the Sunshine Coast
Speaker
Mrs Katie Mcintyre
Chief Operating Officer
Little Wings
The Impact of Aeromedical Services on Seriously Ill Children and their Families in Rural NSW.
Abstract
Little Wings is a nonprofit organisation that provides free medical flights for seriously ill children and their families from rural areas to receive essential medical treatment at city based hospitals that they would otherwise not have access to. Over the course of a six month research project, the impact of an aeromedical service on educational, medical, social/emotional and economic outcomes for children from rural and remote areas with serious illnesses was examined. A number of key themes were observed with significant impact in the area of medical, economic and social/emotional impact identified. Lowered travel fatigue and anxiety were significant along with significant economic and community implications for families.
Biography
Katie McIntyre is a casual academic and graduate research candidate at the University of the Sunshine Coast in the School of Business and Creative Industries. With Masters qualifications in Education and Business including an MBA from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Katie brings extensive knowledge to the research conversation. In addition, Katie has held leadership positions in schools and nonprofit organisations and has worked closely with organisations in a consultancy capacity. Katie's recent research work for the children's charity Little Wings, addressed the social impact of aeromedical services on rural and remote children and families.
Moderator
Shinade Hartman
AST Management
Justine White
Event Manager
AST Management
Presenter
Katie Mcintyre
Chief Operating Officer
Little Wings
Session Chair
Rochelle Hine
Lecturer, School of Rural Health
Monash University