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Do I need to brush my child's baby teeth? (TAS)
It’s a common mistaken belief that baby teeth aren’t important because they eventually fall out. But caring for your child’s baby teeth is crucial for several reasons. Want to know why it’s vital to look after those tiny teeth?
Read moreThank God for the Flying Doctor (QLD)
The French family has lived on Gilberton Station, in Far North Queensland, for more than 150 years. They say they wouldn't be able to live in such a remote location and do what they love if it weren't for the Flying Doctor.
Read moreOur Robin Miller Scholarship Recipient (TAS)
Over her ten-day internship, Tessa assisted in the retrieval of 27 patients, flew to 14 locations in Western Australia, from Albany to Derby and flew over 18,000km in RFDS PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft.
Read moreThe best of both worlds (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Leanne Ashbacher celebrates International Nurse’s Day and Mother’s Day combined.
Read moreBringing healthcare home: Our continuing commitment to supporting women's health in the outback (NSW/ACT)
As Australia marks International Women’s Day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that women in the outback have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location.
Read moreOutback walk raises vital mental health and wellbeing awareness (NSW/ACT)
Dirt, storms and heat doesn’t stop Marg and Alli from completing 300 kilometre walk for mental health awareness.
Read moreMessage from the CEO, Greg Sam (NSW/ACT)
Our team are excited for what is shaping up as another important year for the Flying Doctor.
Read moreRoyal Flying Doctor Service WA celebrates major achievements at 2024 AGM (WA)
The RFDS WA held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at our Jandakot headquarters where the 2023-24 Financial Report and Annual Report were presented for formal endorsement by the Board.
Read moreSnake Safety: How to Avoid and Treat Bites (NSW/ACT)
A snake bite can be frightening, but staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference.
Read more#122 Dawn's 20,000km journey of the heart
Dawn Beaumont is attempting a 20,000km Duathlon in 200 days to raise 2 million dollars for the RFDS and the Heart Foundation.
Read moreMedical supplies on the fly: Introducing 'BiBi planes' (SA/NT)
A groundbreaking project is trialling the use of drone technology to deliver critical medical supplies to remote Aboriginal communities in the NT.
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Read moreQueen of the Skies (WA)
At the age of 97, Anne Lewis is being honoured as being the first woman to obtain her commercial pilot's licence in WA and the first woman to fly for the RFDS.
Read more#118 A Postmaster's pocketknife & a Doctor's outback dash to save Jimmy Darcy!
How a postmaster's pocketknife and a determined doctor's outback dash to save a dying stockman, changed Australian history.
Read moreFear of the dentist – forgotten! (QLD)
For Felicity, a trip to the dentist often triggered a traumatic memory of when she had all four wisdom teeth removed as a teenager, until she visited the RFDS Dental team in Glenden.
Read more#67 Greg and his helicopter were a crumpled mess at the bottom of the gorge
Greg Keynes was mustering cattle by helicopter in a remote part of Western Australia when he experienced engine failure and shortly after found himself in a crumpled mess at the bottom of a gorge. He had a near-death experience but was luckily found and rescued from his perilous circumstance.
Read more#103 Never mess with a Mulga! Ben's paralysing tale.
This is the story of 'Mulga Ben' - an experienced outback adventurer, who came off second best after wrestling a Mulga Tree near Alice Springs.
Read more#104 Greg was lucky to survive a stroke while surfing
Greg was enjoying his regular morning surf when a stroke suddenly paralysed the 72-year-old 'mid wave'.
Read more#105 A brain scan on a plane?! Life-saving Australian Stroke Alliance research.
A brain scan on a plane? The Australian Stroke Alliance is developing portable brain scanning technology for remote patient diagnosis.
Read more#114 Despite breaking his neck twice, Jaimen Hudson is living his best life
On Easter Monday 2024, Jaimen Hudson was thrown from his all-terrain wheelchair and broke his neck...for a second time.
Read moreGoing the extra mile for those miles away (QLD)
It’s the little things that can make a good service great, and Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Primary Health Care Nurse Manager Lesley Mallard is dedicated to making that difference across the 22 clinic locations she and her incredible team covers.
Read moreOur Robin Miller Scholarship intern (WA)
Tessa Mitchell recently interned with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia as a student flight nurse.
Read moreBen says Thank You! (NSW/ACT)
You helped save Ben’s life when he suffered a terrible burns accident.
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