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Helping kids thrive offline this December
The December 10 social media ban marks a turning point for Australian families. While the adjustment may feel difficult at first, experts say it’s an opportunity to strengthen real-world connections and improve mental health outcomes.
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RFDS uses the latest aviation surveillance technology to care for patients
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is using the latest in aviation surveillance technology to deliver greater levels of care for its patients.
Flying Doctor gorge rescue in the remote Kimberley
The Flying Doctor in WA was involved in an extraordinary and coordinated rescue of a 26-year-old woman who was stranded from her injuries following a fall while hiking on a remote gorge in the Kimberley.
Emergency RFDS transfer in south-west
One of his best mates is a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), but Donald Truss never expected that he’d require an emergency transfer himself.
Flying Doctor Flight Nurse calls time on long and illustrious career helping others
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.
RFDS Esperance Auxiliary member uses Flying Doctor for the first time
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.
Flying Doctor base in Meekatharra upgraded
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.