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#131 Sean Survived a Shark Attack. Now he's Snowboarding for Australia.
From a shark attack to a paralympic podium, Sean Pollard has beaten all the odds.
Read more#81 Dan Hamood was opal fossicking when he fell into a mineshaft
Dan, an opal miner, shares his passion for opal mining and the unique gemstones that captivated him. His hobby turned into a life-threatening situation when he fell down a 22-meter deep mine shaft in Coober Pedy.
Read moreBe an Oceans to Outback star like Patric (NSW/ACT)
Inspired by the generosity he saw at the Mundi Mundi Bash, Patrick was motivated to get moving in the Oceans to Outback challenge.
Read moreIt was every parent’s nightmare, but you saved Jobe (NSW/ACT)
Jobe is back doing the hobbies he cares about, thanks to you!
Read more#41 How did they find and save Peter when he suffered a crippling stroke?
On arriving on his remote island property, Peter Woolford became acutely unwell and collapsed with a stroke, paralysed on the kitchen floor and unable to reach the landline to call for help.
Read more#98 Murray began bleeding out internally, after he hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike
After Murray Collins hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike, mid race, Julie was watching from the sidelines and waiting for her husband to stand up. But he didn't.
Read moreDesert dinner drama: Josh's story (SA/NT)
When Josh felt his lip start to swell up at an outback pub, he had a sinking feeling of what was to come.
Read moreHealthy Smiles, Happy Lives (SA/NT)
Meet Mutitjulu local and Uluru Ranger Leroy Lester as he talks about the RFDS's support in outback NT.
Read moreWe were there for Chris when he needed us (NSW/ACT)
Needing a flight for pain‑relieving back surgery, the RFDS was ready to help.
Read moreBorder dash to save a limb (WA)
Callum Smith was enjoying a day of wakeboarding on Lake Argyle in the state’s far north when he took a fall that almost cost him his arm.
Read moreJohn’s life-saving flight (NSW/ACT)
Needing urgent and life-saving surgery for acute pancreatitis, John needed quick transport from Dubbo to Sydney and the Royal Flying Doctor Service were there to help.
Read moreDown to the wire: Richy's story (SA/NT)
When Richy fell from his ladder far away from medical aid, he thought he'd never see his family again.
Read moreBen says Thank You! (NSW/ACT)
You helped save Ben’s life when he suffered a terrible burns accident.
Read moreDesert dinner drama: Josh's story (SA/NT)
When Josh Larven felt his lip start to swell at an outback pub, he had a sinking feeling of what was to come.
Read moreThank you for saving my life (NSW/ACT)
Just a year ago, Tom faced a fight for his life after he was bitten by a deadly Eastern Brown snake just outside Coonabarabran.
Read moreFrom selling spare parts to flying planes (QLD)
When Dave Collins finished school he didn’t have ‘the grades or ability’ to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. Then a half-an-hour trip with a mate changed his life for good.
Read moreWill Murray shares how the RFDS helped him 25 years ago (NSW/ACT)
In 1999, the then two-year-old Will Murray was run over by a tractor on the family’s remote property ‘Trilby’.
Read moreA snake bite can change everything in a split second (NSW/ACT)
It’s generous supporters like you who helped Tom get the emergency care he needed when his life was at stake.
Read moreThe flying dentist (WA)
Dentist Vincenzo Figliomeni had been working in an on-call emergency role at Perth Children’s Hospital when he started to see a worrying trend.
Read moreHigher perspective (WA)
When a dirtbike crash left Jaimen Hudson a quadriplegic at the age of 17, he vowed that it wouldn’t stop him from living a life of purpose and adventure. He adopted the mantra “never waste a day.”
Read moreScott says “Thank you” for being there when he needed help (NSW/ACT)
When his Covid case turned life-threatening, the RFDS was there for Scott
Read moreA split second can be life altering (NSW/ACT)
Twelve-year-old Alec was leaning against a glass window at home when it shattered and he tragically fell through.
Read moreHighway to help: Tony's story (SA/NT)
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.
Read moreGriffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose (QLD)
Since climbing into the cockpit of an F1-11 as a child, Ethan Taege has dreamt of a career in the sky – but now he hopes to fly for a higher cause.
Read morePilot trades the 'big smoke’ of Queensland’s beef capital for the charm of Charleville (QLD)
When Terry Latchman first joined the Flying Doctor as a pilot he had every intention of pursuing an outback lifestyle for his family. The journey to his dream wasn’t as straight as the crow flies but now, having made the move, Terry wouldn’t have it any other way.
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