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#129 From Boots to Scrubs - Chloe's Coo-ee to Country Girls
5th medical student Chloe Campbell is urging young rural women to consider a career in medicine
More detailsHow the RFDS Saved the Circus
"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Royal Flying Doctor Service" - Tom Slater, SuperSillyUs Circus talks about the lifesaving flight he was blissfully unaware of.
#71 Philip Chalker and his seeing-eye dog Sally chat with the Flying Doctor podcast
Philip lives in regional Victoria with his seeing-eye dog Sally. A few years ago Philip had to get laser surgery on his only eye that had partial sight, and needed help to get to the hospital and back again, so the Royal Flying Doctor Service patient transport service assisted him.
#72 How did Steve survive a severe stroke while driving on a remote road?
How did Steve survive a severe stroke while driving on a remote road? Flying Doctor Podcast, latest episode, Season 8
2023 Year in Review
Your Flying Doctor exists to support healthier and happier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. Check out our 2022/23 Year in Review.
The Flying Doctor launches airside facility in the Riverland
The Royal Flying Doctor Service joined SA’s Riverland community at Renmark Airport to mark the official opening of the region’s first Patient Transfer Facility.
RFDS Vic wants to hear from you!
RFDS Victoria is working for better health and wellbeing across Victoria through better physical and mental health and better social connection - and we want to hear from you!
Elders builds on its support for the bush through RFDS partnership extension
Agribusiness icon Elders Limited has signed another three-year agreement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT, guaranteeing its commitment to rural and remote health and wellbeing until 2026.
Belinda is doing her bit for breast cancer awareness
Twelve months after a breast cancer scare, RFDS Primary Health Nurse Belinda Gentle is using her experience to encourage others to get checked.
2023 Client Survey Results
Our annual client survey tells us how people feel about the service we have provided, what their experiences have been when engaging with us, plus how they would rate their own physical and mental health after receiving care from the Flying Doctor.
Steve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel
Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.
Queen of the Skies
At the age of 97, Anne Lewis is being honoured as being the first woman to obtain her commercial pilot's licence in WA and the first woman to fly for the RFDS.
Dr Christine McConnell retiring after 27 years
After 27 years’ service at the RFDS WA, Dr Christine McConnell has hung up her stethoscope.
Grain growers donate $100K to RFDS WA
Following a bumper season, CBH's unique grain forfeiting scheme sees generous donations for WA charities.
Highway to help: Tony's story
When Tony’s vehicle rolled off the Eyre Highway in one of the most remote areas of the country, he was trapped in his car clinging to life – needing the RFDS to land on the road to airlift him to safety.
