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What is Flying Doctor Day? (WA)

17 May marks the anniversary of the first RFDS flight.

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Engineering greatness (QLD)

Whether it is repairing an aircraft on a remote airstrip after a bird strike or overseeing maintenance of one of the new King Air B360s at our Brisbane Base, the work of an RFDS engineer is always varied and unpredictable.

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It was a dark and stormy night and a baby is on the way (QLD)

After 15 years with the Flying Doctor in Queensland, pilot Lindsay Hart has had some unique experiences. One dark and stormy night over Longreach was particularly memorable.

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Becoming a Flying Doctor (QLD)

For Dr Shaun Francis there was no defining moment that inspired his career. Instead, it was a culmination of things — his rural upbringing, interest in human biology, and desire to work as part of a high performing team, in a high-pressure environment — that led him to where he is today.

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Ahrenswering the call for rural and remote health care (SA/NT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) has entered a new three-year major partnership with Australian manufacturer and supplier Ahrens to support the delivery of critical emergency, primary and preventative health care in remote and regional communities.

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A ride of a lifetime to support the Flying Doctor (QLD)

Mount Isa brothers Brodie and Riley are taking on Australia’s longest shortcut on bike to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and MS.

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Don’t wait until it’s urgent. RFDSSE encourages men to prioritise health (NSW/ACT)

There’s a reason that primary care has long been called the ‘frontline’ of medicine. Better access to preventative and ongoing primary care keeps people healthier, helps detect issues earlier, reduces hospitalisations, and ultimately strengthens communities.

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A supportive pathway to an exciting role (QLD)

The role of a Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) flight nurse is unlike any other. With around 80% of our taskings being managed by a single flight nurse and pilot, the team are highly skilled and prepared for anything.

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Steve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel (WA)

Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.

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30 years of community support in Rockhampton (QLD)

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the RFDS Rockhampton Auxiliary, which has raised more than $2 million to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Rockhampton Base and its delivery of vital services across the region.

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Calling all Flying Doctor Podcast Fans!

The Flying Doctor Podcast is a testament to the spirit of mateship and resilience. Running for over three years, across 11 seasons and 106 episodes, the podcast has become a significant part of the RFDS brand. It’s been a platform to share the extraordinary stories of Australians from every state, f

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Legacy of service: from RAAF to RFDS (QLD)

ANZAC Day is a day that holds personal meaning to many individuals and families across Australia and New Zealand.

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Flying Doctor Podcast Shortlisted for 2024 Australian Podcast Awards!

We are thrilled and deeply humbled to announce that the Flying Doctor Podcast has been shortlisted for the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards! This milestone is a testament to the power of storytelling, the resilience of the people of the Australian Outback.

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#75 Interview with renowned Australian actor and writer Ian Meadows

Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of RFDS TV Drama Series 3 in a revealing podcast episode. Writer Ian Meadows spills secrets, promising authentic, intense stories, giving a sneak peek into the captivating world of the Royal Flying Doctor Service

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#76 Stephen Peacocke reflects on playing 'flight nurse Pete' in 'RFDS

Had a lovely, relaxed chat with renowned Australian actor, Stephen Peacocke, who plays flight nurse 'Pete Emerson' on the RFDS TV drama. We talk about growing up in regional NSW, mustering cattle by motor-bike on a remote station, becoming an actor, and then his most recent work on set as 'Pete'.

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#84 How did the remote SA township of Marla come to be?

Jane Oakley-Lohm is a central figure in the story of Marla, a remote township in South Australia that sprung up from a roadhouse created in the 1980's.

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#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.

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Helping nurses to become midwives (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is offering midwifery scholarships to registered nurses to help them gain the qualifications they need to become a flight nurse for RFDS.

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Don’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

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Chopper crash comeback > (SA/NT)

RFDS SA/NT Alex Lawrie

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From tourist to team member: How an RFDS visitor experience helped Mitchell spread his wings (SA/NT)

After visiting the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility for the first time, Mitchell became enamoured by the Flying Doctor story and was eager to learn how he could get involved.

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From childhood dreams to RFDS wings (QLD)

As a boy, Michael Urquhart was fascinated with planes and clouds and still vividly remembers his first flight at the age of nine in a Piper Cherokee at Hervey Bay.

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Just in time for Mother’s Day (QLD)

New mum Elle-Jay and her husband Mack were relieved to hear from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when their cattle station near Thargomindah was flooded in, just weeks before their due date.

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Taking flight later in life: Meet RFDS Pilot Alex Shearn (SA/NT)

Alex Shearn always dreamed of taking to the skies like his dad, who was a pilot in the Australian Air Force. But from a young age he was told he was colourblind, quashing his aspirations to follow in his father’s footsteps.

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RFDS Season 3 takes off (QLD)

Mark your calendars: Australia’s award-winning series, RFDS, is set to premiere its awaited Season 3 this week.

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