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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
More detailsMeet our staff - Neil Taylor
22 Apr 2020Neil Taylor is a Line Pilot, based in Broken Hill.
Read full storyAirBP Donates Much-Needed N95 Masks to the Flying Doctor
22 Apr 2020In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AirBP have gone over and above their partnership agreement and have donated 35,000 N95 masks to the RFDS PPE stockpile.
Read full storyPeter de Cure appointed RFDS Central Operations Chairman
22 Apr 2020Peter de Cure is the new Chairman of Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT), endorsed by resolution of fellow Directors at the April Board Meeting.
Read full story$38m injection for RFDS rural COVID-19 response
20 Apr 2020Federal Government announces funding for to increase capacity for the RFDS to response to COVID surge needs.
Read full storySpot the difference on old and new Australian $20 note
17 Apr 2020Great pick up by an eagle-eyed Western Australian who noticed the call-signs on Flying Doctor aircraft featuring on the old and new Australian $20 note are different. Blunder or not? We get down to the bottom of the mystery!
Read full storyA tourist flight of a lifesaving kind
13 Apr 2020When her dad had a widowmaker heart attack on a family holiday in Broome, daughter Bryony was inspired by the work of the RFDS and promised her 12 year old self she would support the organisation in anyway way she could.
Read full storyMrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation donate $6 million to the Flying Doctor
11 Apr 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) has received a $6 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation to boost its inherent capability to respond to the emergency and primary health care needs of rural and remote Australians.
Read full storyPreparing COVID-19 Patient for Transfer
08 Apr 2020Is your organisation preparing potential COVID-19 patients for transfer? The RFDS medical team has developed specialist advice for those in remote locations during this pandemic.
Read full storyResponse Ready for WA Appeal
07 Apr 2020The Response Ready for WA Appeal will enable the immediate bolstering of frontline people – doctors, nurses and pilots.
Read full storyCOVID-19 Emergency Fund
03 Apr 2020Demand for our service is growing. Right now, our aeromedical teams are in desperate need of emergency supplies to support their vital work as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read full storyLifelong supporter of the RFDS (Queensland Section) dies aged 90.
03 Apr 2020Former Banana Shire cattle Farmer Ray Grace and generous supporter of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has died peacefully aged 90.
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