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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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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

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 2019

A 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 2019

Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.

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A person lying on a hospital stretcher is pushed toward an aircraft with RFDS logo.

RFDS announces first Patient Transfer Facility in regional SA

24 Oct 2019

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has announced a landmark project to establish the RFDS Mount Gambier Patient Transfer Facility, the first of its kind in regional South Australia.

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Port Lincoln volunteers raise $128,000 for Flying Doctor

23 Oct 2019

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $128,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Port Lincoln community over the past year.

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Kangaroo Island volunteers raise $30,500 for Flying Doctor

22 Oct 2019

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $30,500 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Kangaroo Island community over the past year.

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Four women smile at the camera. They are holding an oversized cheque made out to the RFDS for $20,000.

Ceduna volunteers raise $20,000 for Flying Doctor

22 Oct 2019

A 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 Ceduna community over the past year.

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