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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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Port Hedland International Airport takes the Flying Doctor to new heights
29 May 2020Landing fees for Flying Doctor crews arriving at Port Hedland International Airport will continue to be waived following a three-year partnership extension announced today.
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Flying Doctor and Kowanyama community “In this Together”
28 May 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and the Far North Queensland remote Indigenous community of Kowanyama have truly embraced this year’s Reconciliation Week theme “in this together”.
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Hayley's snake bite scare
26 May 2020Eight-year-old Hayley was crying and in pain. She screamed, “A snake’s bitten me”. Her mum Catherine tried to keep calm, but she couldn’t help thinking, “What if Hayley dies? What if this is part of our story now that we had a daughter who died at eight years old from a snake bite?"
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Evaluation finds Flying Doctor Wellbeing pilot improves access to mental health care
26 May 2020A Psychological Service: A collaborative way to address access to mental health services
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RFDS Research: COVID-19 activity and surge modelling for rural and remote Australia
21 May 2020A newly published research paper reviews RFDS COVID-19 patient transport data since February 2020, and includes modelling for anticipated rural and remote hot spots, as part of surge preparation within the national health crisis.
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National Volunteer Week 2020
19 May 2020This National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May 2020), we celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers and supporters who are the lifeblood of our organisation.
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RFDS Celebrates 92 Years
17 May 202092 years ago today, the 17th of May, the first successful patient flight of the Flying Doctor took off. In a world where the pace of change is ever increasing, an opportunity to celebrate the longevity of such a significant, national organisation is welcome.
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Businesses’ generosity alleviating PPE pressure
14 May 2020RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the generosity of global clothing brand UNIQLO and boutique distillery Husk Distillers for their generous donations of protective product to support the Flying Doctor’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Our sky-high message of thanks
14 May 2020To mark the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife, RFDS Central Operations has taken its appreciation for its nurses sky-high.
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Landmarks across Perth city to light up for Flying Doctor Day
12 May 2020Landmarks across Perth city will light up in the iconic red and blue colors of the Flying Doctor to celebrate 92 years of our life-saving service across Australia.
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To all Nurses & Midwives
12 May 2020An open letter from RFDS Central Operations Chairman Peter de Cure and Chief Executive Tony Vaughan ASM for International Year of the Nurse & Midwife.
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Meet Our Nurses: Anne Alexander
11 May 2020As a Remote Area Nurse, Anne Alexander embraces the local community spirit as part of her day-to-day job.
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Meet Our Nurses: Niamh Gallagher
11 May 2020From the green hills of Ireland to the ochre heart of the Australian Outback - Niamh Gallagher's career as a Mental Health Clinician has taken her many places.
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A night in Hollywood
11 May 2020Movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland took on the Flying Doctor’s inaugural online quiz fundraiser this month.
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Five minutes with a Pilot Instructor
11 May 2020Exactly what is involved in taking to the skies for the Flying Doctor? We speak with our Head of Training & Checking, Matthew Cosier, to find out what he looks for in a successful RFDS pilot.
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