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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
More detailsTravel safe tips from your Flying Doctor
16 Sep 2020We know the wonders and pitfalls of remote travel. Here are our top tips for safe travel from the Flying Doctor you'll want to keep handy as you #wanderoutyonder throughout Western Australia during the school holidays.
Read full storyWorld-leading technology ensures safety of RFDS Cairns staff
16 Sep 2020World-leading medical simulation technology is now being used by Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) staff in Cairns to aid training and technical skill development.
Read full storyJohn Fahey Vale
13 Sep 2020It is with great sadness the Royal Flying Doctor Service learns of John Fahey’s passing. John Fahey, in addition to his significant political and social roles, was an Independent Councillor for the Australia Council of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia from 2003 to 2006.
Read full storyFlying Doctor provides big boost for national economy
11 Sep 2020A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides more than $2.5 billion in benefits to the Australian economy each year through its life-saving aeromedical services to regional, rural and remote Australians.
Read full storyRFDS pilot celebrates 20 years helping Queenslanders
03 Sep 2020A flight with his high school teacher has manifested into a rewarding, 20-year career as a pilot with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for Captain James Williams.
Read full storyPilot's World War II mission remembered
01 Sep 2020It’s been 75 years since World War II ended on September 2, 1945, and the deadliest military conflict in history had few positives emerge from its horrors. However two advancements, one in the medical field and one in education, are both connected to the RFDS.
Read full storyA gift from the heart
01 Sep 2020The Flying Doctor recently visited Kangaroo Island to give back to a community in recovery from this summer's devastating bushfires.
Read full storyRegional Patient Transfer Facility marks first 100 days
01 Sep 2020The RFDS Mount Gambier Patient Transfer Facility – the first of its kind in regional South Australia – has completed its first 100 days of service to the community.
Read full storyMums and bubs rely on the Flying Doctor
01 Sep 2020Women's Health Week: Health issues related to pregnancy, birth and newborn babies are among the most common reasons the Flying Doctor is called for assistance in WA. RFDS flight nurse Ashlee Blood says it's an incredibly humbling experience being there women in such a life-changing event.
Read full storyFlying Doctor in WA propels forward
01 Sep 2020RFDS Western Operations longest serving engineer Greg Turner who retired last year and returned to serve during COVID-19 was given the honor of installing the first next generation propeller on the PC-12 aircraft.
Read full storyTimewarp Trivia a success for all generations
31 Aug 2020More than 600 trivia buffs tested their general knowledge in the Flying Doctor's second online quiz fundraiser spotlighting music, film and cultural touchstones throughout the decades.
Read full storyWA Governor officially opens upgraded facilities at RFDS Meekatharra base
28 Aug 2020The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia and patron of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia officially opened upgraded facilities at the RFDS Meekatharra base today.
Read full storyRFDS sources new decontaminant in battle against COVID- 19
28 Aug 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is ensuring patient and staff safety during the pandemic through use of a newly sourced aircraft decontaminant.
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