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2023 Client Survey Results
Our annual client survey tells us how people feel about the service we have provided, what their experiences have been when engaging with us, plus how they would rate their own physical and mental health after receiving care from the Flying Doctor.
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Taking care of your mental wellbeing
20 Sep 2018Our mental health team shares some tips about how to take care of yourself, where to go for help, and explains how the RFDS helps.
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"I was one who always thought; It won't happen to me."
11 Sep 2018"I did ask family to donate to the Flying Doctor instead of buying me get well gifts, however I also wanted to leave a gift. A thank you for their dedication. I had never met these people before my accident, and yet they saved my life."
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Sam's got the need; the need for speed!
06 Sep 2018I have flown with the RFDS as a patient, and now to be able to work on the other side of the organisation is extremely humbling.
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AEDs delivered for Outback Hearts
05 Sep 2018National sponsor TAL has part funded the distribution of defibrillators to all medical chest holders in Outback South Australia.
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Launceston engineer wins national award
28 Aug 2018Launceston Engineer Greg Foot has been recognised by the Federation Board of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at an award ceremony in Canberra. Greg was presented the award by Minister for Rural Health Bridget McKenzie
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A lasting legacy
27 Aug 2018I am hoping that the bequest that I am leaving the Flying Doctor will continue to help in some small way
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Message from the president
27 Aug 2018Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, lives at Pimpara Lake Station, 200km north of Broken Hill. Like many other farmers in far western NSW, Ruth and her family are dealing with one of the worst droughts on record. Here, she shares her experiences and personal photos of what she’s seeing on the land.
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New aircraft means more healthcare to more people
27 Aug 2018Aeroplanes are both a practical necessity and a magical part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. So when a new aeroplane joins the team it is cause for celebration. This year there was even more reason to rejoice with four new aircraft joining our growing fleet!
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Get to know Emma Wex
24 Aug 2018One day you may be tasked to a woman in pre-term labour, the next day you could be attending a car roll over.
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The power of three
24 Aug 2018All the girls at the Base were listening in when I asked Lyn if she would marry, me. Of course, all the RFDS nurses then asked if they had an invite to the wedding!
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Ride on!
24 Aug 2018If you learn about the people and places they get to, the stories of retrieval and survival are extraordinary. They are not like a normal clinical hospital situation, they adapt brilliantly.
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Over land and over sea
24 Aug 2018I remember it clearly. It was about six o’clock in the morning, I was bending down to get some live bait in the bucket for my hook when I felt this funny sensation in my head. There was no pain, just a strange sensation.
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All about Aaron
23 Aug 2018As the unofficial mascot, Fly Dog Aaron loves being part of the RFDS!
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2018 Wings For Life Gala
23 Aug 2018Once again we held our Annual Wings For Life Gala. This years event was spectacular and our best one yet.
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