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More details#124 Hugo Rockstar's remarkable family.
Meet Hugo Rockstar and the magnificently resilient Taheny family.
RFDS Tasmania Celebrates 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Last month, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania celebrated 2024’s scholarship recipients with a presentation held at the Rivers Edge building of UTAS Inveresk.
Back on his feet
It seems unbelievable that anyone could survive being knocked down by a 500 kilogram bale of feed, but Denmark farmer George Ross lived to tell the tale.
Struck down in the desert: Trevor's story
Despite working for more than 20 years in some of the outback’s harshest conditions, an unbearable stabbing chest pain was unchartered territory for Trevor.
You give Augie a better childhood
For families like Augie’s, living remotely with a chronic illness can be daunting. But because of you, they know help is always close by.
Lucky landing
Living in the Pilbara, little Savannah loves being outdoors and playing in the red dirt. The sixyear-old was climbing a large tree in her family’s Tom Price backyard when she slipped from a branch and fell almost five metres.
Your help brought baby Zach home
After a battle with RSV, baby Zach was still reliant on oxygen. Thanks to your support, our team was able to transport him and his mum safely home.
Bringing healthcare home: Our continuing commitment to supporting women's health in the outback
As Australia marks International Women’s Day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that women in the outback have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location.
The RFDS welcomes Geraldton election pledges
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS) has welcomed election commitments from three major parties to increase the RFDS’ presence in Geraldton.
#123 A toddler's tonic-clonic seizure caused the 'Darcy Effect'
WA toddler Darcy Mitchell suffered a life-threatening tonic-clonic seizure on his family's rural farm.
Special Delivery
Jade Pers thought she had seen it all in nearly 10 years as a retrieval nurse for RFDS – but she had never delivered a baby.
International Women's Day 2025
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia invites you to get to know some of the amazing women making a difference every day.
Enabling life in rural Queensland
Life on remote cattle stations may be tough, but the RFDS (Queensland Section) is continuing to ensure that access to the finest care is one less worry for families across Queensland.
Snake Safety: How to Avoid and Treat Bites
A snake bite can be frightening, but staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference.
#122 Dawn's 20,000km journey of the heart
Dawn Beaumont is attempting a 20,000km Duathlon in 200 days to raise 2 million dollars for the RFDS and the Heart Foundation.
