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#89 Tired, toilet, thirsty, thinner - Emma's young son ticked all the boxes for Type 1 diabetes.
When Emma Turner first discovered her seven-year-old son, Fred, had Type 1 diabetes, they were living in the middle of nowhere. But after Fred's symptoms suddenly became life-threatening, Emma found herself sitting next to the pilot in the cockpit of an RFDS plane, with her gravely ill son on board
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International Nurses Day
11 May 2022On May 12 each year, the world takes opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses makes across all healthcare settings.
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The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time
09 May 2022The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time today, marking an historic moment for the RFDS in Western Australia.
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The Australian Wagyu Association raised vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service
09 May 2022The Australian Wagyu Association donated proceeds from their recent charity auction to RFDS Victoria.
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SleepMaker and Flying Doctor partnership takes off
03 May 2022SleepMaker, Australasia's largest bedding and foam manufacturer sign a new three-year community partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)
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Watch our Flying Doctor team at work
03 May 2022Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day with the Flying Doctor as a pilot, nurse or doctor? Watch this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the extraordinary work our frontline teams do, day in, day out.
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Local boy’s dream of touring RFDS comes true
03 May 2022With the dream of living in the outback when he grows up, Chae first learned of the Flying Doctor when the service saved his uncle’s life, after the man was bitten by a deadly snake on a fishing trip.
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Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2022 announced
29 Apr 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands’ survey of 2022.
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World Pilots' Day
25 Apr 2022April 26 marks World Pilots’ Day – a day where we celebrate and recognise the many contributions of pilots who safely connect millions of passengers around the world every year.
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Providing vital care to those who need it most
22 Apr 2022Stradbroke Station Manger, Paul Woods and Queensland Health Nurse, Lesley De Landelles, share their stories about how the Flying Doctor delivered vital care in a life-threatening event.
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Outback Heritage Experience the top tourism destination in town according to TripAdvisor
14 Apr 2022The Flying Doctor's Outback Heritage Experience at Broken Hill is a must-visit destination for Mundi Mundi Bash attendees.
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Message from our President
07 Apr 2022RFDSSE President, Captain Alex Scamps, talks about the latest news and updates from the Flying Doctor
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Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics
07 Apr 2022Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful
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Flying Doctor saves the day for Reverend
07 Apr 2022Reverend inspired to become a supporter and make a regular gift after needing our services when he suffered a heart-attack.
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Behind the aircraft
07 Apr 2022Behind every Flying Doctor aircraft there are a team of pilots and engineers who ensure our fleet is in the safest working order before take-off.
Read full storySupporter profile: Dr Sandra L J Johnson
07 Apr 2022The big-hearted and visionary supporters that choose to leave a gift in their Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) are helping ensure that we will be able to continue providing essential healthcare to rural, regional and remote Aussie communities for generations to come.
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