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chloe campbell is the founder of Boots to Scrubs

#129 From Boots to Scrubs - Chloe's Coo-ee to Country Girls

17 Apr 2025

5th medical student Chloe Campbell is urging young rural women to consider a career in medicine

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29 Aug 2024

#106 TJ's horse slipped from under him and they hit the dirt!

Experienced horseman TJ wasn't expecting to come off his horse during a hectic cattle muster. But when his horse stumbled at speed, he immediately knew the impending fall was going to hurt.

TJ wasn't expecting to come off his horse during a hectic cattle muster.
27 Aug 2024

Dubbo Support Group turns first sod on new RFDS project

The Dubbo Support Group have been supporting the RFDS for more than 25 years and they have assisted with another project.

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26 Aug 2024

Royal Flying Doctor Service WA expands Medevac Service

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) has expanded its aeromedical retrieval capabilities through a new partnership with PHI Aviation.

PHI Helicopter
22 Aug 2024

#105 A brain scan on a plane?! Life-saving Australian Stroke Alliance research.

A brain scan on a plane? The Australian Stroke Alliance is developing portable brain scanning technology for remote patient diagnosis.

A portable 'stroke helmet' is part of the Australian Stroke Alliance's research
20 Aug 2024

RFDS TV Show Wins 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards!

the "RFDS" TV show has been awarded 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards. This award celebrates not only the incredible talent and hard work of the cast and crew but also the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) life-saving work in Australia.

RFDS Royal Flying Doctor TV Show Logies Season 3
20 Aug 2024

The RFDS WA achieves accreditation

We are proud to announce that the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has achieved Nation Safety and Quality Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).

PC-24 plane flying
15 Aug 2024

#104 Greg was lucky to survive a stroke while surfing

Greg was enjoying his regular morning surf when a stroke suddenly paralysed the 72-year-old 'mid wave'.

Greg is determined to surf again after his stroke in 2022.
08 Aug 2024

A day in the life with the Flying Doctor: Jessie’s bite-sized experience

After spending a decade as a dental hygienist in a previous life, Jessie Burling, was given the chance to go back to her roots with the RFDS Oral Health team.

A day in the life with the Flying Doctor: Jessie’s bite-sized experience
08 Aug 2024

RFDS Victoria’s New Simulator Officially Launched at Sheepvention

RFDS Victoria’s is proud to officially launch our new simulator at the 2024 Sheepvention Rural Expo in Hamilton.

RFDS Victoria’s New Simulator
08 Aug 2024

#103 Never mess with a Mulga! Ben's paralysing tale.

This is the story of 'Mulga Ben' - an experienced outback adventurer, who came off second best after wrestling a Mulga Tree near Alice Springs.

Despite outside appearances, Ben's scratch to the elbow by a Mulga tree packed a big punch!
06 Aug 2024

More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner

The RFDS sincerely thanks Topdrill and the more than 500 attendees at this year’s Resources Industry Charity Sundowner for raising over $380,000 for two crucial Goldfields charities.

More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner
05 Aug 2024

Dental Health Week (5-11 August)

This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia is acknowledging Dental Health Week.

Dentist Michiel De Beer and Dentist Alexandra Dreher with a patient
01 Aug 2024

85 years on, your health is still our Territory

The RFDS formally marks 85 years in the Territory this week, reflecting on the historic opening of its Alice Springs Base.

85 years on, your health is still our Territory
01 Aug 2024

#102 Farmer Phil vs a one tonne, charging bull!

SA cattle and commercial compost farmer, Phil Giles, was severely injured in 2018, after being crushed between a charging bull and a gate.

Padthaway farmer Phil Talbot was lucky to escape a 'run in' with a charging bull
26 Jul 2024

Partnering for a more inclusive future

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia was proud to host its first Indigenous nursing student as part of a new partnership with Murdoch University.

Dr Watson, Nurse Jess, Pilot Rob, Murdoch Uni Nurse Camille and a Pilot at Three Springs