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More details#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.
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.
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.
#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'.
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.
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.
Flying Doctor Podcast Celebrates 500,000 Downloads!
The Flying Doctor Podcast hits 500,000 downloads, celebrating incredible stories and the RFDS's lifesaving work.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
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.
#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.
Carol's story
Carol didn’t realise she had been bitten by the snake until she became very unwell about 15 minutes later.
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.
