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Graphic: RFDS patient Robert Crilly

When ritual meets rescue: Robert's story

27 May 2023

During a cultural ceremony in outback South Australia, Robert was struck by a sudden illness, sparking deep concern among family and friends. In need of urgent medical help, he was hundreds of kilometres from the nearest major hospital.

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Natalie Wood

Generous act raises money for Flying Doctor

20 Oct 2022

The Flying Doctor is blessed to have incredible supporters who ensure that we are able to continue delivering high quality healthcare to rural and remote communities and we love to be able to highlight the great work they do.

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Flying Doctor mourns Queen Elizabeth, who put the Royal in RFDS

20 Oct 2022

RFDSSE pays its deepest sympathies to the Royal family after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

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Two children are pictured holding an RFDS teddy bear, learning about wellbeing strategies.

Teddy bears help teach healthy habits to little locals across Mount Isa

20 Oct 2022

RFDS teams up with the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to support ConnectedLE’s Teddy Bear Care Program.

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Doctor, Pilot, and Nurse stand in front of the B360 aircraft

Future of aeromedical care ready for take-off with launch of first B360 aircraft

18 Oct 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has unveiled the first of a new fleet of aircraft which are set to revolutionise aeromedical care in Australia.

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RFDS WA crew in the running for 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards

17 Oct 2022

Two nurses and a unique multidisciplinary team involved in establishing and driving the RFDS' remote COVID-19 vaccination program have been named finalists in three out of 12 categories in the 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards.

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Liam and Hannah are pictured holding their newborn baby, Harry.

A Father's Day to remember

17 Oct 2022

Harry John O’Loughlin chose the most perfect day to enter the world - arriving four weeks ahead of schedule to mark the most special Father’s Day imaginable for his parents.

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Your support keeps the Flying Doctor in the air

Your support keeps the Flying Doctor in the air

17 Oct 2022

You make it possible for us to deliver the best healthcare to some of the most remote communities of Australia, as well as being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to perform emergency retrievals.

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James Caruana

James goes boots and all in fun run for the RFDS

17 Oct 2022

For 25-year-old James Caruana, participating in the 2022 fun run, City2Surf, was his way of giving back to the Flying Doctor.

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New RFDS CEO

Judith Barker commences as RFDS Western Operations CEO today

17 Oct 2022

Today marks Judith Barker's first day as Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations.

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Meet the Flying Doctor team at the 2022 Brunswick Show

14 Oct 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) is extremely excited to be at this year’s Brunswick Show, the South West’s biggest agricultural show, on Saturday 22 October.

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RFDS Victoria holds its first gala dinner in three years

RFDS Victoria holds its first gala dinner in three years

14 Oct 2022

This year’s Going the Distance gala dinner was a celebration of our supporters, our donors and the RFDS TV show.

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Manager of Outback Mental Health Services, Tim Driscoll, is pictured smiling on a blue background. Next to Tim is white text and a quote.

Five Minutes With… Mental Health

14 Oct 2022

For over 25 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has been providing expert Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to people in rural and remote communities across Queensland.

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11 year old, Eliza, is pictured next to pilot, Elliot Johnston who is being interviewed. They are seated in front of an RFDS aeroplane, smiling.

Little Charleville local shares her RFDS experience for Juiced TV

12 Oct 2022

As the daughter of an RFDS Nurse Manager, Eliza grew up knowing all about the RFDS, but when a serious accident occurred, she turned that experience into an incredible feature for Juiced TV.

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a nurse in an RFDS shirt and a doctor checking the heart rate of a patient who is sitting in a ute

The Flying Doctor is soaring further for emotional wellbeing during Queensland Mental Health Week

12 Oct 2022

Starting conversations about mental health is the first step to developing a proactive approach to wellbeing; the second, bringing the conversations to life.

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four people standing in front of a plane next to an ambulance, image is in black and white indicating it is from a long time ago

Qantas is set to celebrate 100 years since the first mail flight

10 Oct 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) celebrates its proud history with Qantas, as the commercial airline celebrates 100 years of passenger flying.

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