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Young ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story

Young ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story

11 Sep 2024

When a bloodied and bruised Amy Kynoch regained consciousness in the back of a speeding truck, she realised her ‘typical’ day at work had taken a disastrous turn. Read more.

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Meet Our Nurses: Niamh Gallagher

11 May 2020

From the green hills of Ireland to the ochre heart of the Australian Outback - Niamh Gallagher's career as a Mental Health Clinician has taken her many places.

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A night in Hollywood

11 May 2020

Movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland took on the Flying Doctor’s inaugural online quiz fundraiser this month.

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Meet Our Nurses: David Carpenter

11 May 2020

From the wintry Apple Isle and Central Australia’s ochre heart – David Carpenter’s RFDS career was inspired after a nursing stint in the remote communities of the APY Lands.

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Five minutes with a Pilot Instructor

11 May 2020

Exactly what is involved in taking to the skies for the Flying Doctor? We speak with our Head of Training & Checking, Matthew Cosier, to find out what he looks for in a successful RFDS pilot.

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Generations of care

10 May 2020

While many Australians have had a personal Flying Doctor encounter, Amber Driver concedes she has a few more stories than most.

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Banishing 'the blues' in the bush

09 May 2020

Winter is on the doorstep and life has taken a few unpredictable turns of late. A positive mindset is key to getting through tough times, but how is it that some people can maintain that crucial forward-thinking approach every day?

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How well do you know the RFDS?

08 May 2020

To celebrate the Flying Doctor's birthday this month, try your hand at the Flying Doctor crossword which features clues marking our rich heritage and exciting present-day operations.

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Peter de Cure appointed RFDS Central Operations Chairman

22 Apr 2020

Peter de Cure is the new Chairman of Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT), endorsed by resolution of fellow Directors at the April Board Meeting.

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