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#108 Tackling the 'highs and lows' of a toddler with T1 Diabetes
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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Higher perspective
12 Sep 2024When 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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Season 3 of RFDS Set to Soar with New Stories and Stunning Locations
11 Sep 2024Get 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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Young ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story
11 Sep 2024When 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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QUIZ: Uncharted Territory
09 Sep 2024How 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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Meet Dr Deb Molloy
09 Sep 2024Dr 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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#107 Jillaroo Katie's chicken wrangling went wildly wrong!
05 Sep 2024Jillaroo Katie was chasing a runaway chicken when she fell and cut her artery on a lawn sprinkler!
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Calling all Flying Doctor Podcast Fans!
30 Aug 2024The 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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Pharmacy in a box
30 Aug 2024For those who live, travel or work remotely, an RFDS medical chest can be a lifeline.
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Read the latest edition of Your Flying Doctor
29 Aug 2024Our 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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#106 TJ's horse slipped from under him and they hit the dirt!
29 Aug 2024Experienced 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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Royal Flying Doctor Service WA expands Medevac Service
26 Aug 2024The 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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#105 A brain scan on a plane?! Life-saving Australian Stroke Alliance research.
22 Aug 2024A brain scan on a plane? The Australian Stroke Alliance is developing portable brain scanning technology for remote patient diagnosis.
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RFDS TV Show Wins 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards!
20 Aug 2024the "RFDS" TV show has been awarded 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards. This award celebrates not only the incredible talent and hard work of the cast and crew but also the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) life-saving work in Australia.
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#104 Greg was lucky to survive a stroke while surfing
15 Aug 2024Greg was enjoying his regular morning surf when a stroke suddenly paralysed the 72-year-old 'mid wave'.
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A day in the life with the Flying Doctor: Jessie’s bite-sized experience
08 Aug 2024After spending a decade as a dental hygienist in a previous life, Jessie Burling, was given the chance to go back to her roots with the RFDS Oral Health team.
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