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Graphic: RFDS Eyre Highway Nullarbor Retrieval

Highway to help: Tony's story

29 Aug 2023

When Tony’s vehicle rolled off the Eyre Highway in one of the most remote areas of the country, he was trapped in his car clinging to life – needing the RFDS to land on the road to airlift him to safety.

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RFDS patient Phil Eley

Badly broken, barely breathing: Phil's story

30 May 2022

When Phil Eley’s motorbike adventure went horribly wrong in the middle of outback Australia, his friends at the scene feared the worst.

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National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week: Connecting to Country

30 May 2022

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the RFDS encouraged staff to recognise the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we deliver services.

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RFDS mental health patient Jo French

A rural lifeline: Jo's story

30 May 2022

As increasing emotional stress pushed outback station owner Jo French to breaking point, her family made a life-saving phone call.

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RFDS Vaccination Nurse Jodie Tayler on Galinwin'ku

Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End

30 May 2022

On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.

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Nullarbor Roadhouse

Relief for roadhouses

30 May 2022

Get insight into how the RFDS provides support and medical care to outback roadhouses through 'fly-in' clinics.

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Loretta Reynolds

Loretta's lasting legacy

30 May 2022

The RFDS Central Operations Board was proud to acknowledge Loretta Reynolds with Life Membership for her long-standing contribution to the organisation.

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Marree in the making

Making Marree: Behind the scenes

30 May 2022

"World Class Health Care: Under a Sky Full of Stars" is a short documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the making of the new RFDS Marree Community Health Service.

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RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility VR Experience

Tour the Territory

30 May 2022

Two iconic Australian stories. One iconic location. There is no better place than the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility to see, experience and learn about the Flying Doctor’s rich history.

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