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#84 How did the remote SA township of Marla come to be?

29 Mar 2024

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.

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On tap at the William Creek Hotel

14 Feb 2021

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is now “on tap” at the iconic William Creek Hotel.

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New aircraft to bolster RFDS fleet

11 Feb 2021

The 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.

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RFDS Victoria partners with Cooper Energy to support rural health needs

10 Feb 2021

RFDS Victoria has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Cooper Energy’s Legacy Foundation.

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Dubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

09 Feb 2021

Dubbo Visitor Experience listed as a top attraction on NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

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Susan Markwell and Maree Cummins with an RFDS aircraft

RFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years

05 Feb 2021

It’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.

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Broome RFDS doctor named finalist in the 2021 WA Rural Health West Awards

04 Feb 2021

Broome RFDS doctor Tanya Ronaldson is in the running for 'GP of the Year' at the 2021 Rural Health West Awards.

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Marree community legend retires

29 Jan 2021

When 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.

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RFDS inspired children's book curated by former patient

29 Jan 2021

A 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.

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Flying Doctor lives up to its vision

27 Jan 2021

When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.

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Flying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020

27 Jan 2021

After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.

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The White Cliff Wagners get creative for the RFDS

27 Jan 2021

Dick 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.

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Jacob and his daughter

Loving father Jacob has use of his arm thanks to your generous support

27 Jan 2021

After a collision on his dirt bike, the 21-year-old needed emergency surgery to save his arm.

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Rosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor

27 Jan 2021

Rosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor, now she donates to help other families get the care they need

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Send in your snaps

27 Jan 2021

Whether 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

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You can help us bring safe-tea to the outback!

27 Jan 2021

This 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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