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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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RFDS innovation recognised at SA Health Supplier Awards
25 Nov 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has proudly accepted the 2019 SA Health "Supplier Innovation" Award, recognising the introduction of the new RFDS Medi-Jet 24 to its fleet.
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Fleurieu volunteers raise $20,000 for Flying Doctor
22 Nov 2019A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Fleurieu community over the past year.
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RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility wins NT's Best Visitor Experience
19 Nov 2019The RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility is proud to be a 2019 Brolga NT Tourism Award recipient.
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Case Study: Community Midwifery
15 Nov 2019“I see the same RFDS Midwife every month, in my own home – the care is just fantastic.”
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Rescue flight to the Flinders
15 Nov 2019“Henry was so unwell, I feared he would deteriorate and go into shock.”
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Case Study: Aboriginal Health Coordinator
15 Nov 2019“Often a barrier to medical care is ‘worry’ about leaving family members behind in community – even when it is at the expense of receiving medical treatment for themselves."
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Jamestown volunteers raise $10,000 for Flying Doctor
13 Nov 2019A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $10,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Jamestown community over the past year.
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Heart horror
30 Oct 2019Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.
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