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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

15 Mar 2024

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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2022 Year in Review

2022 Year In Review

21 Oct 2022

Year in Review 2022

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The Naked Farmer - mental health

Baring it all for mental health

10 Oct 2022

In 2021, the national Naked Farmer movement raised more than $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Wellbeing & Mental Health Service.

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RFDS patient Richy Hobbs

Down to the wire: Richy's story

30 Aug 2022

A devastating fall from a ladder while on a job 540km north of Adelaide became a race against time for carpenter Richard Hobbs.

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RFDS Pilot Ray Mundy

RFDS veteran bids farewell after 34 years: Q&A with Captain Ray Mundy

30 Aug 2022

After more than 30 years of delivering aeromedical services to outback Australians, RFDS Central Operations’ longest-serving pilot Ray Mundy has hung up his hat.

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At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.

Healthy smiles, happy lives: Delivering oral health care at the base of Uluru

30 Aug 2022

At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.

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Out and about with RFDS volunteers and supporters

Out and about: August 2022 fundraising recap

30 Aug 2022

RFDS Auxillaries and Support Groups alongside our crews have been busy engaging with the local community to spread awareness and raise funds for the Flying Doctor.

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Leanne Liddle

RFDS Central Operations welcomes new board members

30 Aug 2022

The RFDS Central Operations recently appointed 2022 NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle and aviation expert Geoff Roberts to its Board.

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RFDS Australian Outback Survival Guide

Survival tips for your road trip in outback Australia

10 Jun 2022

The RFDS has created an Outback Survival Guide – a free resource to help you better prepare for your next trip out bush, should you find yourself in a survival situation or needing to assist someone else.

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