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Sharleen needed our help

RFDS helps Sharleen Maxwell who was in labour

25 Jul 2024

Sharleen Maxwell was in labour and the Flying Doctor was there to help.

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Moreno sister support the RFDS

Little supporters with big heart

21 May 2024

Young Neroli Moreno's sister, Emilyn, joins her in supporting the RFDS

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John Mewburn

John’s life-saving flight

21 May 2024

Needing urgent and life-saving surgery for acute pancreatitis, John needed quick transport from Dubbo to Sydney and the Royal Flying Doctor Service were there to help.

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Jackson and Jane

Powering dreams and life-saving care

21 May 2024

For Flight Nurse Jackson Dowling, working with the RFDS has always been his “dream job”.

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GROW supports communities

RFDS is sowing seeds of learning

21 May 2024

GROW program is supporting communities across Western NSW

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Dr Saranne Cooke

Chair's Message

21 May 2024

When delivering healthcare in rural and remote areas it is important to be ready for anything because you never know what you will be faced with.

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Ruth Sandow a champion of the RFDS

Ruth’s a champion for the Flying Doctor

21 May 2024

In the remote landscapes of rural NSW, Ruth Sandow’s story with the Royal Flying Doctor Service unfolds as a testament to determination and community spirit.

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RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW

RFDS tackles tobacco use with Cancer Council NSW

10 May 2024

RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW

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Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill

SMART strategies, tools, helping people overcome addiction

09 May 2024

Addiction comes in many shapes, and it remains on ongoing challenge for people from all walks of life. This is why the Royal Flying Doctor Service is investing in trained staff and programs to help people understand and overcome their addiction issues.

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