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Fred about 4 weeks before his diagnosis

#89 Tired, toilet, thirsty, thinner - Emma's young son ticked all the boxes for Type 1 diabetes.

03 May 2024

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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Flying Doctor Flight Nurse calls time on long and illustrious career helping others

29 Jul 2020

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Lois Lanyon has called time on a long and well-travelled nursing career spanning almost 50 years.

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Flying Doctor ready to help our farmers. Wherever. Whenever

27 Jul 2020

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RFDS Esperance Auxiliary member uses Flying Doctor for the first time

24 Jul 2020

RFDS Esperance Auxiliary member Colin McKenzie, aged 79, experienced first-hand the impact of his donations after requiring urgent transfer to Perth following a choking incident.

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Flying Doctor base in Meekatharra upgraded

23 Jul 2020

Patient care and comfort at the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) Meekatharra base in Western Australia has been lifted following the installation of a new patient transfer facility.

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RFDS Western Operations pilot Jake Walsh marks flying milestone

22 Jul 2020

Captain Jake Walsh has become WA's third RFDS pilot to join the '500 club' - achieving 500 hours flying time on the first-of-type aeromedical Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet.

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Funding support to ensure continuity of care

22 Jul 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has received more than $285,000 in funding from the Queensland Government to aid in the delivery of services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RFDS powers the Territory with purpose-built aeromedical jet

22 Jul 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has unveiled its $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.

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20 years and $15 million raised thanks to Ergon Energy Retail

21 Jul 2020

For the last 20 years, Ergon Energy Retail and its customers have raised over $15 million for the Flying Doctor in Queensland, keeping the RFDS aircraft in the air and saving lives. Thank you to everyone who supports us through this amazing initiative.

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Talk small to make big change

16 Jul 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has launched a new campaign aimed at promoting better connections to support mental health and wellbeing

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A young diabetic's story

13 Jul 2020

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Cycling sisters supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service in outback communities

09 Jul 2020

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Outback Experience

Royal Flying Doctor Outback Experience Broken Hill opens their doors

08 Jul 2020

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Tasmania hosts 4X4 For The Doc

08 Jul 2020

Join the family 4WDs taking on a Tassie charity adventure

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After school excursion for Djugerari Kids in remote WA

03 Jul 2020

School's out for Djugerari Remote Community School students Cecilia and Kyle who score the opportunity to tour the RFDS' workhorse - the PC-12 turboprop aircraft and meet with crew.

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Brisbane and Rockhampton Bases celebrate 25 years

03 Jul 2020

The Brisbane and Rockhampton Bases of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) both celebrated 25 years in operation on 3 July, 2020.

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