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#86 Barry was hanging upside down from his seat belt and the ute was on its roof
Barry was travelling with some work colleagues on his way back to Mount Isa from a remote mine site when the driver lost control of the ute, it flipped and Barry was left hanging from his seat belt. When he released his belt he fell directly on his head, instantly felt pain and saw stars.
Read more#89 Tired, toilet, thirsty, thinner - Emma's young son ticked all the boxes for Type 1 diabetes.
When Emma Turner first discovered her seven-year-old son, Fred, had Type 1 diabetes, they were living in the middle of nowhere. But after Fred's symptoms suddenly became life-threatening, Emma found herself sitting next to the pilot in the cockpit of an RFDS plane, with her gravely ill son on board
Read more#94 Judy found her young grandson lying 'flat and unresponsive' in the hallway
Judy knew that time was critical for her unconscious grandson, but every ‘frantic few minutes felt like a lifetime.
Read moreRFDS TV Show Wins 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards!
the "RFDS" TV show has been awarded 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards. This award celebrates not only the incredible talent and hard work of the cast and crew but also the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) life-saving work in Australia.
Read moreFrom fireworks to farming (NSW/ACT)
Witnessing emergencies in remote places inspired Liz Hamilton to leave a Gift in her Will
Read moreTarlie and John will leave a lasting impact with the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
Gifts in Wills have the potential to provide vital medical equipment, specialist training, and essential healthcare services to remote communities.
Read moreDon’t wait for “another day” to help (NSW/ACT)
No time like the present to make a lasting impact, says Cristina Caamano, RFDS Planned Giving Manager
Read moreYou're the reason Hamish is here today (NSW/ACT)
Hamish received rapid critical care after a motorbike accident at Cameron’s Corner and credits this experience for inspiring his mission to help others stay safe.
Read moreMessage from our Chair April 2023 (NSW/ACT)
RFDSSE Chair thankful for your ongoing support
Read moreIntroducing NT low-acuity services (SA/NT)
The Flying Doctor’s newest retrieval service is now fully operational in Darwin and has already supported a number of Territorians to safely return home after hospital stays.
Read moreFlying Doctor Colouring Competition (SA/NT)
Calling all budding artists! RFDS prize packs are up for grabs this Christmas! Simply colour the RFDS design and mail to the RFDS before 14 December. One prize will be awarded to the winner of each the following age categories; 0-5, 6-10 and 11+. Scroll down to download the colouring sheet.
Read moreTwenty thousand smiles can’t be wrong (QLD)
Twenty thousand mouths are a lot of teeth and gums to treat but that’s the exact number the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mobile Dental Unit have racked up over more than eleven years of service.
Read moreParalympian saved by the Flying Doctor (QLD)
Australian Paralympian Lewis Bishop is preparing to compete against the world’s best at the 2024 Paralympian Games in Paris after being saved by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section).
Read moreHealth and Aviation Online (QLD)
Until Recently, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) heavily relied on the use of paper-based systems to record patient medical data. In conjunction with Brisbane based tech start-up, Buckham&Duffy, the RFDS have developed and transitioned records their new digitised system.
Read moreAlcohol and other drugs (NSW/ACT)
The RFDS delivers a range of services, from aeromedical emergency retrievals to primary healthcare, alcohol and drug services.
Read morePilot Simon's 20 years (WA)
“I wanted to give back to the rural community in some way so the RFDS was my next logical step.” Twenty years later and Simon is still flying for the RFDS!
Read moreDonate in Memory (SA/NT)
Giving in memory is a wonderful way to honour a relative or friend, and will help the Flying Doctor saving lives.
Read moreCarol's story (WA)
Carol didn’t realise she had been bitten by the snake until she became very unwell about 15 minutes later.
Read moreHave Your Say (SA/NT)
Feedback from our patients, carers, family members is important to us, as we seek ways to improve health outcomes for rural and remote communities.
Read moreA passion for nursing sees a career take flight (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Stacey Clayworth has spent the last decade taking to the skies of Queensland, providing care to those who need it most.
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