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RFDS provides world-class training facilities
World-class flight training facilities mean Royal Flying Doctor Service pilots are ready to fly, rain, hail or shine.
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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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All about Aaron
23 Aug 2018As the unofficial mascot, Fly Dog Aaron loves being part of the RFDS!
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Drought isn’t just about rain
22 Aug 2018Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help our farmers through the drought.
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Centenary grant supports kids’ dental health
09 Aug 2018The help of the Commonwealth Bank and the Dubbo Support Group is hugely valued as it allows us to push ahead and continue to improve the dental health of people living in and around Bourke...
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First flight remembered with Great Pilgrimage
09 Aug 2018While this year’s Great Pilgrimage had a strong historical focus, it was also about anticipating the next 90 years. The RFDS is just as relevant today as it was in 1928...
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90 Years of Development and Innovation
09 Aug 2018The Reverend John Flynn set up the Royal Flying Doctor Service and commissioned inventor Alfred Traeger to develop a pedal radio
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The Fun of the Outback Car Trek
08 Aug 2018Holiday time is scarce, but you sacrifice it to raise money for the RFDS," said Rachel Saunders who took part in this year's Outback Car Trek...
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