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ED Nurse's flight path to the RFDS
Zoe had nursing and critical care qualifications and several years of emergency experience to put her in good stead to work at the RFDS. The final thing she needed to be an eligible candidate was her midwifery qualifications.
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A Wise choice of careers
23 Oct 2018"I was at a point in my life where I just knew IT consulting was not what I wanted to do anymore, so I thought … how about I do something I have always wanted and become a pilot?"
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Royal couple lights up RFDS Dubbo Base
17 Oct 2018The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the RFDS Dubbo Base and revealed the name of the new aircraft. Read all about the exciting day here...
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Restart a Heart Day at Parliament House
17 Oct 2018On Tuesday the 16th October the RFDS along with the Council of Ambulance Authorities and ACT Ambulance Service were Restarting Hearts at Parliament House for the Australian launch of World Restart a Heart Day.
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Flying Doctor Calls for Action to Halt Suicide Trend - World Mental Health Day 2018
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90 Years of Unparalleled Service
09 Oct 2018The RFDS has evolved from an early vision of an “aerial experiment” into a remarkable 24-hour, 7 days a week health service to enable people in rural and remote Australia, and who are beyond regular medical infrastructure, to access medical care in metropolitan-based tertiary hospitals.
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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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