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How a flying school bus started it all for RFDS Engineer Doug Briggs
Veteran aircraft engineer Doug Briggs is celebrating 25 years of service for the Flying Doctor, 19 of which have been in Alice Springs.
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IGA add piece to the fundraising puzzle
16 Nov 2020Independent Grocers of Australia stores are putting the pieces together for a strong November fundraising campaign for the RFDS.
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Technology to support better health
16 Nov 2020Digital patient medical bags will soon arm the Flying Doctor with lifesaving technological support for patients in rural and remote Australia, thanks to a generous donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation.
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Senex gives one million reasons to celebrate
16 Nov 2020Valued corporate partner Senex Energy has extended its support for the RFDS Central Operations to $1 million with a further three-year major sponsorship.
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Winning horse fills Flying Doctor cup
15 Nov 2020When Irish galloper Twilight Payment crossed the finish line first in this year’s Melbourne Cup the RFDS won its own $50,000 prize via its volunteer support group on Kangaroo Island.
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Mother-daughter artists create First Nation art for Flying Doctor
09 Nov 2020Artwork created by South Australian Aboriginal artists Kelly Taylor and her daughter T’keyah Ware has been unveiled in a new range of RFDS uniforms to reflect our role in supporting remote communities.
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Signature Flying Doctor artwork launches NAIDOC Week
08 Nov 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has partnered with two South Australian Aboriginal artists to launch a major artwork and uniform piece inspired by the remote communities it serves.
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Senex $1m support to Royal Flying Doctor Service
23 Oct 2020Senex Energy has extended its total commitment to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations to $1 million with a further three-year major sponsorship.
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Flying across a pandemic to save lives
22 Oct 2020As Australians began grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down the nation earlier this year, the RFDS donned protective masks and kept in the air to save lives.
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