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Graphic: Jane Oakley- Lohm with her daughter
#84 How did the remote SA township of Marla come to be?
Jane Oakley-Lohm is a central figure in the story of Marla, a remote township in South Australia that sprung up from a roadhouse created in the 1980's.
More detailsOn tap at the William Creek Hotel
14 Feb 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service is now “on tap” at the iconic William Creek Hotel.
Read full storyNew aircraft to bolster RFDS fleet
11 Feb 2021The aeromedical capabilities of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are set to be bolstered through the acquisition of four new Beechcraft King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft.
Read full storyRFDS Victoria partners with Cooper Energy to support rural health needs
10 Feb 2021RFDS Victoria has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Cooper Energy’s Legacy Foundation.
Read full storyDubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip
09 Feb 2021Dubbo Visitor Experience listed as a top attraction on NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW series, Love an Aussie Road Trip
Read full storyRFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years
05 Feb 2021It’s rare for any employee to achieve 30 years’ service in one organisation, but rarer still for two employees to be celebrating the milestone on the same day.
Read full storyBroome RFDS doctor named finalist in the 2021 WA Rural Health West Awards
04 Feb 2021Broome RFDS doctor Tanya Ronaldson is in the running for 'GP of the Year' at the 2021 Rural Health West Awards.
Read full storyMarree community legend retires
29 Jan 2021When June Andrew rattled into Marree in her Ford Laser in the heat of the 1982 summer, it was the first time she had visited the remote South Australian town.
Read full storyRFDS inspired children's book curated by former patient
29 Jan 2021A former patient who was retrieved after a mine site incident has produced a children's book as a way of giving back to the RFDS.
Read full storyFlying Doctor lives up to its vision
27 Jan 2021When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.
Read full storyFlying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020
27 Jan 2021After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.
Read full storyThe White Cliff Wagners get creative for the RFDS
27 Jan 2021Dick Wagner is an avid community fundraiser and well-known member of the community in White Cliffs, a small town of 100 people, 255km north of Broken Hill.
Read full storyLoving father Jacob has use of his arm thanks to your generous support
27 Jan 2021After a collision on his dirt bike, the 21-year-old needed emergency surgery to save his arm.
Read full storyRosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor
27 Jan 2021Rosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor, now she donates to help other families get the care they need
Read full storySend in your snaps
27 Jan 2021Whether it’s a spectacular shot of the Flying Doctor in the Australian outback, an emotional time when the Flying Doctor has been there for you or a loved one, or a fun picture that captures a special moment at our Dubbo or Broken Hill Visitor Experience, we want to see your snaps and hear the story
Read full storyYou can help us bring safe-tea to the outback!
27 Jan 2021This year we are launching a new community event, ‘The Outback Morning Tea’ to raise vital funds to bring healthcare to those living in rural, regional, and remote Australia. You can join with your friends and family and hold a morning tea to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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