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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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Meet the Flying Doctor's female pilots

Meet the Flying Doctor's female pilots

10 Mar 2024

To mark Women in Aviation Worldwide Week, we reached out to our female pilots to ask them what their job means to them. Here’s what they said...

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Sandy's story

Sandy overcame a life-changing injury but that was only the beginning of the battle

21 Feb 2024

Traumatic injuries can have long-lasting effects and for Ti Tree resident Sandy Abley, the Flying Doctor was there to support her full journey to physical and emotional recovery.

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RFDS Physiotherapist

A dry needle in the haystack: Meet our first Flying Physio

21 Feb 2024

Armed with a portable treatment table and a backpack containing everything you’d find in a city clinic, the RFDS’s newest health professional is making tracks in the bush.

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RFDS mental health clinician Mick Keane

A student placement with the RFDS led to Mick landing his dream job

20 Feb 2024

Having grown up in the suburbs of Melbourne, working as a mental health clinician in the Central Desert of Australia is a whole new world for Mick Keane.

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RFDS fundraising

Combine adventure and fundraising for the Flying Doctor!

20 Feb 2024

There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to get involved and take on an adventure to raise funds for the Flying Doctor. Check them out.

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RFDS quiz

QUIZ: How well do you know the RFDS?

19 Feb 2024

How well do you know the RFDS? Test your general knowledge of the Flying Doctor with this quick-fire 10-question quiz!

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Australia's most reputable charity

RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

29 Jan 2024

The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in Reptrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study (2023). Find out more.

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A close shave: Ash's story

A close shave: Ash's story

23 Nov 2023

After regaining consciousness following a mustering mishap, station owner Ash spotted his battered motorbike in nearby scrub. The damage to his own body remained a mystery.

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