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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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A promise delivered: 2020 in review
11 Dec 2020We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.
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JANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing
11 Dec 2020Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.
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FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic
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MARCH: New services making locals smile
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APRIL: Diabetes results improve during COVID-19 shutdown
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MAY: First online quiz visits Hollywood
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JUNE: Reaching new heights of community care
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JULY: Doubling our jet power
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AUGUST: Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife
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SEPTEMBER: Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine
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OCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support
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NOVEMBER: Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients
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Flying Doctor invests in regional airports
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