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A video from RFDS to say thank you for everything you made possible in 2024

Thank you for saving their lives

13 Jan 2025

Here’s a special video from the Flying Doctor to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you made possible in 2024.

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Mobile covid test

Safe access for our patients as COVID vaccine rollout begins

15 Mar 2021

As Australia’s vaccine rollout gathers momentum, The Flying Doctor is ready and waiting to serve outback communities.

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Lisa Darley

Leading at the sharp end

08 Mar 2021

“Stretching myself beyond my norm was why I decided to join the RFDS,” says Lisa Darley, Health Services Manager at Broken Hill.

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Jed

What if there was no help?

24 Feb 2021

Jed was helping muster sheep on a friend’s property when he came off his motorbike, fracturing his wrist and shattering his ankle.

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When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was terrified!

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was terrified!

23 Feb 2021

"When I was diagnosed with cancer, I knew it was going to be a long road ahead, living so far from doctors and the treatment I needed. I was terrified.” – Peter from Lightning Ridge

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Love an Aussie Road Trip

Dubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

09 Feb 2021

Dubbo Visitor Experience listed as a top attraction on NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

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Flying Doctor lives up to its vision

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision

27 Jan 2021

When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.

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Wellbeing

Flying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020

27 Jan 2021

After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.

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Dick wagner

The White Cliff Wagners get creative for the RFDS

27 Jan 2021

Dick Wagner is an avid community fundraiser and well-known member of the community in White Cliffs, a small town of 100 people, 255km north of Broken Hill.

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