The RFDS in NSW/ACT
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RFDS helps Sharleen Maxwell who was in labour
Sharleen Maxwell was in labour and the Flying Doctor was there to help.
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Little supporters with big heart
21 May 2024Young Neroli Moreno's sister, Emilyn, joins her in supporting the RFDS
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John’s life-saving flight
21 May 2024Needing 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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Powering dreams and life-saving care
21 May 2024For Flight Nurse Jackson Dowling, working with the RFDS has always been his “dream job”.
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RFDS is sowing seeds of learning
21 May 2024GROW program is supporting communities across Western NSW
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Chair's Message
21 May 2024When 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’s a champion for the Flying Doctor
21 May 2024In 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 tackles tobacco use with Cancer Council NSW
10 May 2024RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW
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SMART strategies, tools, helping people overcome addiction
09 May 2024Addiction 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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