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Graphic: Ella with her baby on the RFDS Flight
#88 Ella was 35 weeks pregnant & driving an outback truck when her waters broke!
Ella and Dave, transport company owners, embarked on a final trip from Perth to Kimberley before their baby's arrival. Unexpectedly, at 35 weeks pregnant, Ella's waters broke in the remote outback, far from medical help. They faced an urgent journey to reach the nearest hospital
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New Federation Executive Director
20 Sep 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is very proud to announce Mr Frank Quinlan has been appointed as the new Federation Executive Director of the Service, starting in mid November 2019.
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Clifford Peel Last Post Ceremony
19 Sep 2019The Australian War Memorial honoured the legacy of a far-sighted young airman and war hero, Lieutenant John Clifford Peel, whose vision played a great part in the inspiration and design of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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Jemena joins RFDS Queensland Section as corporate supporter
17 Sep 2019Further strengthening its connection to rural and regional Queensland, leading Australian energy company Jemena has become an official corporate supporter of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) with a generous donation of $30,000.
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How to ask R U OK?
13 Sep 2019Every year on R U OK? Day, we’re reminded to check in with those around us to find out how they’re feeling. Asking the question seems like a simple act, but it can be one of the hardest to ask. Mental health clinical team leader for Far North Queensland, Jos Middleton has a few pointers to share
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Have you heard of Sepsis?
12 Sep 2019Sepsis is responsible for about 5,000 deaths in Australia each year - more than our national road toll and common strains of cancer, according to Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Head of Medical Dr Andrew Hooper.
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“Drought is relentless. At times I feel it won’t end."
11 Sep 2019Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help families suffering with the burden of drought.
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Broome RFDS crews float a labour of love at Shinju Festival
10 Sep 2019Check out our legendary and artistic Broome crews representing at the 2019 Shinju Matsuri Festival float parade!
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Cowell volunteers raise $3,600 for Flying Doctor
03 Sep 2019A dedicated group of Cowell volunteers has raised $3,600 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Cowell community over the past year.
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Five Flying Years: Federation CEO Martin Laverty Departs
30 Aug 2019We wish Dr Martin Laverty, former Federation CEO, all the best in his new role as the Secretary General of the Australian Medical Association (AMA).
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Clare's story
27 Aug 2019Medical emergencies don't wait for good weather. Five-year-old Clare discovered this first-hand when her appendix threatened to rupture during one of the worst floods in North Queensland history.
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Mental Health in the Bush: Access a fifth the rate of city
26 Aug 2019RFDS research published by the Medical Journal of Australia, reveals more about mental health in the bush and access to mental health services.
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RFDS and Rio Tinto 'Keep Flynn Flying' with unique $20 fundraising campaign
26 Aug 2019The Keep Flynn Flying campaign features an augmented reality experience where users will be able to bring RFDS founder Reverend John Flynn to life by scanning his image on the $20 note with their phones.
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Vale Tim Fischer
22 Aug 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service would like to pay respects to the man from country Boree Creek, who became the Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader of Australia.
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Tatiara volunteers raise $55,000 for Flying Doctor
15 Aug 2019A dedicated group of Tatiara volunteers has raised $55,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Tatiara community over the past year.
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Naracoorte volunteers raise $140,000 for Flying Doctor
14 Aug 2019A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $140,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Naracoorte community over the past year.
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