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Graphic: Mike's Outback Car Trek vehicle
Everywhere man taking part in 28th Outback Car Trek
Mike Wheatley is one of just two people who has been on every Outback Car Trek fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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From Broken Hill to Belgium – RFDS a hit with overseas students
22 May 2017Belgium school children are a surprising addition to the RFDS' range of supporters around the world after a chance encounter with the Royal Flying Doctor Service base in Broken Hill.
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Flick us a Flynn - Flying Doctor Selfie Challenge
21 May 2017The Royal Flying Doctor Service is calling on Australians to take part in a selfie challenge with a difference between 21 – 27 May. John Flynn, the founder of the organisation is honoured on the $20 note and the inspiration behind the new ‘Flick us a Flynn’ challenge.
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RFDS Local Hero Award Recipients Announced
17 May 2017The hidden heroes behind the Flying Doctor have been honoured.
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Uluru accident prompts Sydney mates to swim for Flying Doctor
12 May 2017When good mates Trent Fitzgerald and Mark Bemer chose to raise funds for charity by competing in the annual 10km Lake Argyle swim, they say they "did not hesitate to raise as much money" as they could for us.
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Efforts of Flying Doctor supporters praised in National Volunteer Week
05 May 2017Shirley Butcher is one of many generous RFDS volunteers being recognised as part of National Volunteer Week 2017 celebrations. Read her story here.
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End of an era for Tilpa RFDS clinic coordinators
27 Apr 2017After almost four decades of helping connect the Tilpa community with the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section's services, Michael and Jill McInerney will soon attend their last clinic.
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Flying Doctor on the road to dental health
26 Apr 2017Access to dental care is vital for good health, but it can be hard for people in isolated areas to get treatment. Our fly-in dental clinics have made big improvements to patients' dental health but clinics were restricted to locations with airstrips.
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Inside our flying intensive-care units
26 Apr 2017If you've never been inside a Flying Doctor plane you probably have no idea how much specialist equipment is on board. Medical officer Dr Andy Caldin explains why our aircraft are so special, and so expensive to equip.
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