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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!

25 Apr 2024

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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Gulargambone

Your support is helping Gulargambone to grow

22 Apr 2020

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WGYB

We've Got Your Back bringing meaningful support to people in need

22 Apr 2020

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Neil Taylor

Meet our staff - Neil Taylor

22 Apr 2020

Neil Taylor is a Line Pilot, based in Broken Hill.

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covid training

Help is reaching areas of need, thanks to you!

22 Apr 2020

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AirBP Donates Much-Needed N95 Masks to the Flying Doctor

22 Apr 2020

In 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.

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Peter de Cure appointed RFDS Central Operations Chairman

22 Apr 2020

Peter 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.

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Federal funding agreement

$38m injection for RFDS rural COVID-19 response

20 Apr 2020

Federal Government announces funding for to increase capacity for the RFDS to response to COVID surge needs.

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Spot the difference on old and new Australian $20 note

17 Apr 2020

Great 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!

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COVID-19

15 Apr 2020

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A tourist flight of a lifesaving kind

13 Apr 2020

When 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.

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Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation donate $6 million to the Flying Doctor

11 Apr 2020

The 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.

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Preparing COVID-19 Patient for Transfer

08 Apr 2020

Is 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.

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Response Ready for WA Appeal

07 Apr 2020

The Response Ready for WA Appeal will enable the immediate bolstering of frontline people – doctors, nurses and pilots.

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COVID-19 Emergency Fund

03 Apr 2020

Demand 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.

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Lifelong supporter of the RFDS (Queensland Section) dies aged 90.

03 Apr 2020

Former 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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