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A risk of rupture and a race against time: Robert's story

A risk of rupture and a race against time: Robert's story

22 Jan 2025

As time ticked by, Robert had a tight window to travel 3,000km across the country for life-saving surgery.

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Out and about with RFDS volunteers and supporters

Out and about: August 2022 fundraising recap

30 Aug 2022

RFDS Auxillaries and Support Groups alongside our crews have been busy engaging with the local community to spread awareness and raise funds for the Flying Doctor.

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Leanne Liddle

RFDS Central Operations welcomes new board members

30 Aug 2022

The RFDS Central Operations recently appointed 2022 NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle and aviation expert Geoff Roberts to its Board.

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RFDS Australian Outback Survival Guide

Survival tips for your road trip in outback Australia

10 Jun 2022

The RFDS has created an Outback Survival Guide – a free resource to help you better prepare for your next trip out bush, should you find yourself in a survival situation or needing to assist someone else.

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Thank a First Responder Day

Thank a First Responder Day

08 Jun 2022

On 8 June, the RFDS is joining people around Australia to say thank you to the thousands of first responders who do so much for the communities in which we live, work and play.

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RFDS patient Phil Eley

Badly broken, barely breathing: Phil's story

30 May 2022

When Phil Eley’s motorbike adventure went horribly wrong in the middle of outback Australia, his friends at the scene feared the worst.

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National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week: Connecting to Country

30 May 2022

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the RFDS encouraged staff to recognise the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we deliver services.

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RFDS mental health patient Jo French

A rural lifeline: Jo's story

30 May 2022

As increasing emotional stress pushed outback station owner Jo French to breaking point, her family made a life-saving phone call.

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RFDS Vaccination Nurse Jodie Tayler on Galinwin'ku

Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End

30 May 2022

On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.

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