Meet Dr James
Dr James Padley sees first-hand how families and communities rally in times of emergency. He is part of the Flying Doctor crew airlifting more than 9,000 South Australians and Northern Territorians every year.
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Meet Kirsty
Raising four kids, two litters of puppies and 5,500 head of cattle on more than 8,000sq km of pastoral property adds up to a remarkable life for Kirsty and Cameron Williams, RFDS clients living on The Peake Station in SA's Far North.
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Meet Monica
In the NT community of Kintore, RFDS dentists are known as "Katiti Doctors" – Tooth Doctors. Monica Robinson is one of Kintore's community leaders helping to bring best-practice oral health care to the bush.
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Meet Justine
Mental Health Clinician Justine Cooney helps remote residents access short-term assistance during tough times and longer-term support to manage conditions like anxiety and depression.
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Meet Louise
As her young family grows, so does Louise Kohler's connection with RFDS Midwives. Louise's home is Mt Sarah Station, located 75km north of Oodnadatta, SA – "Australia's hottest town".
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Meet Richard
By day, Richard runs the petrol station at Glendambo, a busy pitstop on the Stuart Highway. Visiting an RFDS pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic saves him an eight-hour round trip.
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