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Graphic: Leia at Fortescue HQ
Leia's Story
As a fly-in fly-out HR professional for 15 years, Leia Piccoli had witnessed many mining colleagues require an RFDS retrieval in a medical emergency. She had never expected to need the service herself.
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Underpayment of worked overtime for past and present RFDS VIC NEPT employees and related roles
01 Feb 2024A statement on underpayment of worked overtime for past and present RFDS VIC NEPT employees and employees in related roles
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RFDS WA Board Member Professor Fiona Wood recognised in Australia Day Honours
30 Jan 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia proudly congratulates board member Professor Fiona Wood on her inclusion in the Australia Day Honours List.
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RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity
29 Jan 2024The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in Reptrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study (2023). Find out more.
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Can you help us to understand our impact?
04 Jan 2024Take this quick survey and help us to understand the impact of the RFDS on Western Australia.
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#78 Australia, to the USA, to Kenya and back home again
03 Jan 2024Dr. Mardi Steere, now a vital member of the RFDS, returned to her hometown of Adelaide five years ago after a diverse medical career abroad. In this interview, she reflects on her journey to becoming a doctor, her overseas adventures, and delivering essential healthcare to rural and remote Australia
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RFDS & Cooper Energy Announce 3 Year Partnership Extension
21 Dec 2023RFDS Victoria is pleased to share Cooper Energy's Legacy Foundation has signed another three-year partnership agreement, continuing its support of RFDS Victoria’s rural health programs.
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#77 Dr Katrina Starmer tells how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor
21 Dec 2023Dr Katrina Starmer works with our RFDS Queensland team. Katrina tells of how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor, years ago, when she was out mustering on a remote property that belonged to the family of her school friend. Listen today!
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Josie Alec joins RFDS WA Board
19 Dec 2023RFDS WA is proud to announce Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) traditional owner and business identity Josie Alec has joined its Board of Directors.
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#76 Stephen Peacocke reflects on playing 'flight nurse Pete' in 'RFDS
14 Dec 2023Had a lovely, relaxed chat with renowned Australian actor, Stephen Peacocke, who plays flight nurse 'Pete Emerson' on the RFDS TV drama. We talk about growing up in regional NSW, mustering cattle by motor-bike on a remote station, becoming an actor, and then his most recent work on set as 'Pete'.
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#75 Interview with renowned Australian actor and writer Ian Meadows
08 Dec 2023Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of RFDS TV Drama Series 3 in a revealing podcast episode. Writer Ian Meadows spills secrets, promising authentic, intense stories, giving a sneak peek into the captivating world of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
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Statement - RFDS (Queensland Section) Nurses EBA
07 Dec 2023Our nurses have voted over the past three days on the proposed RFDS enterprise agreement.
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RFDS Embraces New Partnership with HCF, Strengthening Commitment to Rural and Remote Health
06 Dec 2023The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, have announced a new multi-million-dollar major national partnership to support the health and wellbeing of rural and remote Australians.
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#74 The song was a gift to her children, in case they lose her
30 Nov 2023Juliette faces daily challenges due to a severe medical condition, often requiring critical care from the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Despite the rocky road ahead, she remains optimistic with the support of her loving family.
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RFDS celebrates 200 helicopter retrievals
23 Nov 2023200 patients of all ages have been transferred by the Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopters since they joined the RFDS fleet 18 months ago.
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A close shave: Ash's story
23 Nov 2023After regaining consciousness following a mustering mishap, station owner Ash spotted his battered motorbike in nearby scrub. The damage to his own body remained a mystery.
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