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Graphic: RFDS Eyre Highway Nullarbor Retrieval
Highway to help: Tony's story
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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Badly broken, barely breathing: Phil's story
30 May 2022When 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: Connecting to Country
30 May 2022To 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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A rural lifeline: Jo's story
30 May 2022As increasing emotional stress pushed outback station owner Jo French to breaking point, her family made a life-saving phone call.
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Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End
30 May 2022On 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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Relief for roadhouses
30 May 2022Get insight into how the RFDS provides support and medical care to outback roadhouses through 'fly-in' clinics.
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Loretta's lasting legacy
30 May 2022The 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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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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Tour the Territory
30 May 2022Two 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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