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Graphic: Australian-first virtual emergency centre to help save lives in the outback
Australian-first virtual emergency centre to help save lives in the outback
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is opening a state-of-the-art health hub in the South Australian outback tourism town of William Creek that provides 24/7 emergency medical help with no health professionals physically on the ground.
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From single shots to single engines: Apprentice Ashley's story
20 Feb 2023Ashley Lewthwaite has recently exchanged espresso machines for aircraft engines, kickstarting his journey to becoming a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the RFDS in Darwin.
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Sparking a distant connection: Noel Traeger's story
20 Feb 2023Turn back time with Noel Traeger, a relative of Alfred Traeger – inventor of the pedal-powered radio – who worked with Alf at his electronic workshop.
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Flying Doctor provides 'moto medics' for Tour Down Under
20 Feb 2023The Flying Doctor was proud to support the first event of the UCI World Tour calendar, the 2023 Tour Down Under in a medical support capacity.
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Order of Australia honours for Flying Doctor friends
16 Feb 2023A former RFDS remote area nurse and three long-serving volunteers were named in this year’s honours.
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Shows of support: February 2023 fundraising recap
16 Feb 2023From rocking out to live music in the Flinders Ranges, to frocking up in Adelaide, check out some of the latest and upcoming RFDS fundraisers and events.
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Trust is everything for ‘Australia’s Most Reputable Charity’
15 Feb 2023The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity in the Australian Charity Reputation (RepTrak®) Index.
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Flying Doctor to establish health hub at William Creek
02 Feb 2023The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to establish a permanent healthcare clinic in the South Australian outback tourism town of William Creek.
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SA Governor's inaugural visit to RFDS
07 Dec 2022Her Excellency, The Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, paid her first visit to the RFDS this week.
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