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RFDS WA launches Pilbara Telehealth Consultations
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Taking flight later in life: Meet RFDS Pilot Alex Shearn
Alex Shearn always dreamed of taking to the skies like his dad, who was a pilot in the Australian Air Force. But from a young age he was told he was colourblind, quashing his aspirations to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story
Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story
A lifetime of service
RFDS Primary Health Care Nurse Kathleen Loadsman reflects on her years of service this Anzac Day.
2022 Queensland Hero set to start horse-based program
After being named the 2022 RFDS Queensland Hero, Emma Jackson will soon start up her Horse Wisdom Program with the support of the Royal Flying Doctor.
#69 Emma's son was sleeping when a snake attempted to eat him
Living in far north Queensland is not for the faint of heart. Emma Jackson lives on Wolverton Station on Cape York Peninsula and in this podcast, she talks about what occurred when a guest had a 'widow-maker' heart attack and how her life was saved.
Roma Saleyards welcome back Royal Flying Doctor Service for Charity Sale
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is thrilled to return to the Roma Saleyards for the first charity sale in 2023.
#68 What is the life of a flight nurse actually like?
Jacinta Jones has been a flight nurse with RFDS Queensland for 17 years and there is little she has not done or experienced. In this episode we get to walk in Jacinta's shoes and learn about the inner workings and 'behind the scenes' of an RFDS flight nurse.
#67 Greg and his helicopter were a crumpled mess at the bottom of the gorge
Greg Keynes was mustering cattle by helicopter in a remote part of Western Australia when he experienced engine failure and shortly after found himself in a crumpled mess at the bottom of a gorge. He had a near-death experience but was luckily found and rescued from his perilous circumstance.
Start-of-the-art simulation centre
We are lucky to have state-of-the-art medical (and aviation) simulation facilities right at our base in Dubbo.
A day in the life of an RFDS Doctor
Find out what a typical day might look like for a Doctor with the RFDS South Eastern Section.
RFDS WA Celebrates 100 Heli-Med Retrievals
Power in partnerships for the RFDS
Through a partnership with outdoor power equipment supplier Roy Gripske and Sons (RGS), the Flying Doctor is able to keep flying.
