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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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...
Read full storyFirst 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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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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Accidents aren’t ever part of the plan
04 Jun 2018Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to ensure there's a plan for when accidents happen.
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Face-saving surgery after horse kick
08 May 2018Late last year Natasha Schweikert and her mum were feeding their horses in a paddock at Broken Hill when disaster struck.“One of the horses got excited, took off and kicked Natasha in the face,” recalls Collette, Schweikert, Natasha’s mother. “I didn’t actually see it."
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