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Graphic: Ella with her baby on the RFDS Flight
#88 Ella was 35 weeks pregnant & driving an outback truck when her waters broke!
Ella and Dave, transport company owners, embarked on a final trip from Perth to Kimberley before their baby's arrival. Unexpectedly, at 35 weeks pregnant, Ella's waters broke in the remote outback, far from medical help. They faced an urgent journey to reach the nearest hospital
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27 May 2021Observed annually on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.
Read full storyTurning passion into action: National Reconciliation Week
27 May 2021In marking National Reconciliation Week, it is with great pride that we share with you stories from our crews who give their everything, every day, to provide the finest care to our patients who live in the furthest corners of WA.
Read full storyReconciliation Week Ways to Get Involved
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Read full storyFlying Doctor Memory Lane officially launches in Victoria
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Read full storyReconciliation Week Virtual Film Festival
26 May 2021Attend a Virtual Indigenous Film Festival featuring some amazing Indigenous films and interactive Q&A sessions after each film
Read full storyFlying Doctor extends whole-of-life care through new palliative care program
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Read full storyRFDS' flying ICU a saving grace for Pilbara family
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Read full storyTribute to RFDS pioneer the late Melva Stone AO
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Read full storyRFDS Launches new local Facebook Pages
18 May 2021We have so many stories to share! Follow our new Facebook pages in your local area to hear more about what we do in your state or territory!
Read full storyRFDS Victoria launches new Facebook page
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Read full storyThe first day of a child's life shouldn't be their last
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Read full storyPublic support needed for new Flying Doctor Base
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Read full storyRFDS Toowoomba Patient Transfer Facility officially opened
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Read full storyFlying Doctor Day set for take-off
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