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#87 How did Gayle lose the use of both arms in a farm-accident?

19 Apr 2024

After Gayle's life-changing accident on a remote cattle station in Queensland, they have had to adapt to a new life, despite one arm being amputated and the other being paralysed

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National Standards

30 Apr 2020

RFDS Victoria has achieved accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (National Standards) for its Wellbeing, Telehealth and Speech Therapy programs.

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Ryman Healthcare honour Rev. John Flynn

29 Apr 2020

Flying Doctor founder Rev. John Flynn’s legacy is to be honoured in a new way, with Ryman Healthcare's new retirement village facility in Burwood East, Melbourne, to be named after Flynn.

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Crew members return to serve WA communities during COVID-19

28 Apr 2020

Former RFDS Western Operations pilot Joe Saad has responded to a call-out from the Flying Doctor in WA to bolster their workforce during COVID-19 and beyond. Joe shares with us insights from the frontline as he undertakes intensive infection control training and patient transfer procedures.

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Broome Retrieval

Bob just loved the ride!

28 Apr 2020

Bob Niven shares his Flying Doctor story after experiencing two heart attacks whilst in Broome last year.

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Handle with Care Appeal - saving baby Calvary

28 Apr 2020

When a rare heart condition threatened little Calvary's life, the Flying Doctor was there to see her to safety.

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A Midnight Emergency

27 Apr 2020

Doreen was enjoying her pre-Christmas holiday down south in Denmark when she awoke to a burning sensation and tightness in her chest.

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keeping remote community safe

Keeping remote community safe during COVID-19

27 Apr 2020

It’s the beginning of March and the Kimberley region remains unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. Elsewhere around the globe and in some parts of Australia, the threat of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading.

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Wave of support gives uplift to Flying Doctor

23 Apr 2020

An outpouring of support from supporters right across Queensland is keeping the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in the air during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RFDS bridges the gap between the beach and the bush thanks to the Outback Car Trek

22 Apr 2020

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Generous gift ensures continued healthcare delivery for north West Queensland

22 Apr 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service will be even better equipped to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in north west Queensland after mining and metals company, South32, donated $100,000 to the Flying Doctor in Mount Isa.

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John

John says "Thank You"

22 Apr 2020

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Sheila

Giving back to the community: Sheila Woodcock

22 Apr 2020

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Suke

Suke's Darkest Night

22 Apr 2020

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Gulargambone

Your support is helping Gulargambone to grow

22 Apr 2020

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WGYB

We've Got Your Back bringing meaningful support to people in need

22 Apr 2020

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