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Graphic: COVID 19: Responding to need
COVID 19: Responding to Need
Since February 2020 the RFDS has been part of the front-line response to COVID, and is part of the vaccination roll-out.
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RFDS helps muster up the courage to discuss mental health
20 Jul 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) recently teamed up with renowned working dog trainer Steve Elliott to deliver a unique mental health workshop for the people of western Queensland.
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John Flynn Dental Scholarship open to applicants
17 Jul 2021Are you studying at TAFE to be a dental assistant and would like to gain hands-on experience through an amazing opportunity to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service mobile dental program in remote NSW?
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RFDS crews deliver COVID-19 vaccine to rural and remote communities
15 Jul 2021Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) primary health care staff have now delivered more than 1,200 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to rural and remote communities.
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RFDS takes vaccines to Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia
15 Jul 2021The RFDS’ remote COVID-19 vaccination program continues to roll-out to the furthest corners of Western Australia this week with crews undertaking a five-day clinic in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands (NG Lands).
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Sam Hughes: The Travelling Jackaroo
14 Jul 202118-year-old, Sam Hughes is on the adventure of a lifetime, travelling around Australia in a 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor to raise funds for the RFDS (Queensland Section).
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New RFDS TV drama coming soon
09 Jul 2021Based on real-life stories of emergencies happening in the furthest reaches and most remote parts of Australia, the new Channel 7 TV drama 'RFDS' portrays the modern-day heroes of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service. Coming soon...
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Funding announced for new RFDS Townsville Base
09 Jul 2021The Australian Government has announced a $15 million funding contribution for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Townsville base expansion as part of the Townsville City Deal.
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Flying Doctor delivers again
09 Jul 2021Congratulations to our Kalgoorlie crew who worked together as a team to deliver a healthy baby girl at Merredin Hospital on Monday.
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