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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 detailsA day in the life – John Hannan
24 Jan 2019For Cairns Mental Health Clinical Practitioner, John Hannan, no two days in his line of work are ever the same. Flexibility and spontaneity are required to ensure every client seen is helped. This is a day in the life of John Hannan.
Read full storyA Christmas Blessing
24 Jan 2019The RFDS was delighted after being chosen as the charity of choice for the 2018 ABC Christmas Appeal. However, the sheer amount of support we received far surpassed our expectations.
Read full storyFlying Doctor’s mental health services expand to reach more remote communities
23 Jan 2019Read full storyLightning Ridge Support Group earns big returns for the RFDS
18 Jan 2019The first recycling scheme in north-west NSW has pulled the community together and exceeded its own expectations for fundraising for the RFDS.
Read full storyA small boy’s rescue by his heroes
18 Jan 2019“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."
Read full storyRolling out new Mental Health Services across the country
17 Jan 2019A new national mental health program is commencing this month which will expand access to mental health services in rural and remote Australia. The new program will see mental health workers visit communities who previously faced long travel times to access services.
Read full storyMessage from South Eastern Section President Ruth Sandow
17 Jan 2019Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, reflects the 90th anniversary year of the RFDS in 2018 and the inspirational development of the aeromedical service that remains vital today.
Read full storyCourtney's Story
17 Jan 2019“You don’t realise how remote it is out there until you need help. It was spectacular to watch the Flying Doctor in action.”
Read full storyLooking Ahead Research Paper
16 Jan 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service does research into issues pertaining to rural health, towards improved service provision to Outback Australia.
Read full story30 years' flying for RFDS
11 Jan 2019SE section CEO Greg Sam presented Cpt Stan Griffiths with his 30 years of service award and fellow pilots, paramedics who have worked with Stan and RFDS staff from every section were there to witness the achievement and offer congratulations.
Read full storyAward-winning dental program
11 Jan 2019The RFDS Tasmania dental program won the Building Communities Award at the Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards held in Launceston on Saturday, October 27.
Read full storyGeorgia's fight for life
11 Jan 2019Every parent’s worst fear is something happening to their child, and for parents of 11-year-old Georgia they faced this reality almost two years ago.
Read full storyA Christmas miracle - Jeremy's Flying Doctor story
21 Dec 2018"Jeremy wouldn't be alive today if the RFDS didn't come to get us that day," Wheatbelt resident Sherelle said.
Read full storyRFDS once again named Australia's Most Reputable Charity to Conclude 90th year
18 Dec 2018This is the 8th year in a row that the Flying Doctor has ranked first in the Reputation Index.
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