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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Flying Doctor’s mental health services expand to reach more remote communities
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Lightning Ridge Support Group earns big returns for the RFDS
18 Jan 2019The first recycling scheme in north-west NSW has pulled the community together and exceeded its own expectations for fundraising for the RFDS.
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A small boy’s rescue by his heroes
18 Jan 2019“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."
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Message from South Eastern Section President Ruth Sandow
17 Jan 2019Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, reflects the 90th anniversary year of the RFDS in 2018 and the inspirational development of the aeromedical service that remains vital today.
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Courtney's Story
17 Jan 2019“You don’t realise how remote it is out there until you need help. It was spectacular to watch the Flying Doctor in action.”
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Life can shatter in a heartbeat
06 Dec 2018When Mel took her 11-week old baby daughter Keiley to the hospital with breathing difficulties, she never expected the shocking turn of events.
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