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Graphic: Leia at Fortescue HQ
Leia's Story
As a fly-in fly-out HR professional for 15 years, Leia Piccoli had witnessed many mining colleagues require an RFDS retrieval in a medical emergency. She had never expected to need the service herself.
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18 Sep 2020The 2020 Bay to Birdwood is proud to announce that the RFDS is this year's Charity Partner! Donate Now!
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Read full storyWorld-leading technology ensures safety of RFDS Cairns staff
16 Sep 2020World-leading medical simulation technology is now being used by Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) staff in Cairns to aid training and technical skill development.
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