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Transferring a patient through rocky terrain

Operation Mitchell Plateau

19 Sep 2024

It was a team effort when the RFDS was called to retrieve a woman who broke her leg hiking in one of WA’s most hard-to-reach locations.

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Season 3 of RFDS Set to Soar with New Stories and Stunning Locations

Season 3 of RFDS Set to Soar with New Stories and Stunning Locations

18 Sep 2024

Get ready to experience more heart-pounding drama as RFDS returns for Season 3. Inspired by the real-life heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, this season brings new challenges, emotional stories, and breathtaking South Australian landscapes to your screen.

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Tui smiling while holding baby Westynn

Country & Westynn

17 Sep 2024

Karratha mum Tui Magner was excited to welcome her first son after having three beautiful daughters. But once her newborn was in her arms, Tui quickly realised little Westynn was not well.

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Justin being loaded onto the Heli

A first for the RFDS

15 Sep 2024

In May, a crew carried out the first aeromedical transfer from a remote fishing community on the Abrolhos Islands, 60km west of Geraldton.

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Fletcher Buchanan pictured on the RFDS airstrip

#108 Tackling the 'highs and lows' of a toddler with T1 Diabetes

12 Sep 2024

Fletcher Buchanan's parents, Alex and Luke, noticed their toddler was becoming increasingly lethargic and unusually thirsty. But a T1 Diabetes diagnosis was totally unexpected.

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Jaimen and his family on the beach

Higher perspective

12 Sep 2024

When a dirtbike crash left Jaimen Hudson a quadriplegic at the age of 17, he vowed that it wouldn’t stop him from living a life of purpose and adventure. He adopted the mantra “never waste a day.”

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Young ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story

Young ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story

11 Sep 2024

When a bloodied and bruised Amy Kynoch regained consciousness in the back of a speeding truck, she realised her ‘typical’ day at work had taken a disastrous turn. Read more.

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NT Quiz

QUIZ: Uncharted Territory

09 Sep 2024

How well do you think you know the NT? To help celebrate our 85th year of caring for Territorians, test your knowledge of the Territory and the RFDS with this 10-question quiz!

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Dr Deb Molloy

Meet Dr Deb Molloy

09 Sep 2024

Dr Deb grew up in Ireland and completed her medical training there. Since moving to Australia in 2014, she has worked as a medical officer for the RFDS in NSW and Western Australia.

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Professional Jillaroo Katie Fairfax is use to tough days in the outback

#107 Jillaroo Katie's chicken wrangling went wildly wrong!

05 Sep 2024

Jillaroo Katie was chasing a runaway chicken when she fell and cut her artery on a lawn sprinkler!

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Australian Podcast Awards 2024 Winners

Calling all Flying Doctor Podcast Fans!

30 Aug 2024

The Flying Doctor Podcast is a testament to the spirit of mateship and resilience. Running for over three years, across 11 seasons and 106 episodes, the podcast has become a significant part of the RFDS brand. It’s been a platform to share the extraordinary stories of Australians from every state, f

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Dr Hazan's family

Pharmacy in a box

30 Aug 2024

For those who live, travel or work remotely, an RFDS medical chest can be a lifeline.

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Your Flying Doctor magazine teaser

Read the latest edition of Your Flying Doctor

29 Aug 2024

Our spring magazine is jam-packed with stories from all over Western Australia about the RFDS's dedicated staff, inspiring patients and our passionate supporters.

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TJ wasn't expecting to come off his horse during a hectic cattle muster.

#106 TJ's horse slipped from under him and they hit the dirt!

29 Aug 2024

Experienced horseman TJ wasn't expecting to come off his horse during a hectic cattle muster. But when his horse stumbled at speed, he immediately knew the impending fall was going to hurt.

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PHI Helicopter

Royal Flying Doctor Service WA expands Medevac Service

26 Aug 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) has expanded its aeromedical retrieval capabilities through a new partnership with PHI Aviation.

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A portable 'stroke helmet' is part of the Australian Stroke Alliance's research

#105 A brain scan on a plane?! Life-saving Australian Stroke Alliance research.

22 Aug 2024

A brain scan on a plane? The Australian Stroke Alliance is developing portable brain scanning technology for remote patient diagnosis.

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