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04 Jul 2024

#98 Murray began bleeding out internally, after he hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike

After Murray Collins hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike, mid race, Julie was watching from the sidelines and waiting for her husband to stand up. But he didn't.

01 Jul 2024

Lockhart River walk with the RFDS boosts men’s mental health

Lockhart River local Patrick has linked up with the RFDS to make a positive impact on men’s mental health through a new initiative - Walk, Talk, Yarn, Unite and Stand as one in support of Mental Health.

28 Jun 2024

Flying Doctor there for Caitlin when baby Hardy decides to arrive early on Mother’s Day

Caitlin's relaxed start to Mothers Day ended when she went into early labour four hours from the nearest maternity ward, but the Flying Doctor was there to help.

27 Jun 2024

#97 Kelly was heavily pregnant when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour

Kelly Foran was eagerly expecting the arrival of her first child when she told by Doctors that she had a brain tumour the size of a 'goose egg'.

26 Jun 2024

RFDS increases primary health clinics grow in north-west of NSW to meet demand

The RFDS Primary Health team providing care in north-west NSW is growing to meet demand and introducing new nurse-led clinics to provide additional care.

25 Jun 2024

Isuzu UTE support RFDS in delivering primary health clinics

Earlier this year, the Isuzu UTE team travelled to Dubbo to meet the Primary Health team and see the MU-X in action.

24 Jun 2024

Flying Doctor Podcast Celebrates 500,000 Downloads!

The Flying Doctor Podcast hits 500,000 downloads, celebrating incredible stories and the RFDS's lifesaving work.

21 Jun 2024

Truckies Raise Money for RFDS

An outstanding amount was raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) through the Tasmanian Truck Owners and Operators Association’s (TTOOA) annual Launceston to Longford Truck Run in March.

21 Jun 2024

Flying Doctor reminds Aussie blokes why it is important to take charge of their health

June is Men’s Health Month, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is reminding Aussie blokes just how important taking charge of their health is.

20 Jun 2024

#96 Emma's toddler went under both wheels of the 4WD...and survived!

Perth toddler, Parker Galloway, is lucky to be alive. While on a caravanning holidaying with his family, the two-year-old was run over by a 4WD Landcruiser.

14 Jun 2024

New RFDS facility opens at Busselton

A new purpose-built facility has officially opened at Busselton-Margaret River Airport for RFDS and St John WA crews.

14 Jun 2024

Celebrating our first RFDS Cairns Ball

More than 250 guests from Cairns and Far North Queensland dressed in their best to celebrate the Flying Doctor and the resilience of the community following the floods.

13 Jun 2024

#95 When the nurse becomes the patient. Ann's battle with Stage 4 breast cancer.

Ann Rahn has always dreamt of becoming an RFDS Flight Nurse. But in the midst of Australia's Covid pandemic, Ann’s life took a wildly unexpected turn.

13 Jun 2024

Carol's story

Carol didn’t realise she had been bitten by the snake until she became very unwell about 15 minutes later.

12 Jun 2024

RFDS promises Above & Beyond towards centenary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched its 2024 – 2028 Strategy, entitled Above & Beyond.