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RFDS Central Operations welcomes new board members (SA/NT)

The RFDS Central Operations recently appointed 2022 NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle and aviation expert Geoff Roberts to its Board.

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History

The story of the Flying Doctor, over 90 years of rich history, and Australian icons like John Flynn, Alfred Traeger, Clifford Peel, Hudson Fysh.

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Flying Doctor launches road patient transport service in SA (SA/NT)

Did you know that your Flying Doctor has launched a road patient transport service to complement its longstanding aeromedical services across South Australia? Read more...

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An unexpected early arrival (QLD)

Megan Van Wyk is a police officer in Weipa, who has had several interactions with the RFDS through her job, however, she never thought she would use the Service herself.

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RFDS Scholarships Impact (TAS)

‘A rewarding and life-changing experience’ is how one of our Scholarship recipients described her time with RFDS providing medical services in remote areas.

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Behind the aircraft (NSW/ACT)

Behind every Flying Doctor aircraft there are a team of pilots and engineers who ensure our fleet is in the safest working order before take-off.

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RFDS (Queensland Section) receives generous donation from Roma Saleyards (QLD)

The RFDS (Queensland Section) is extremely grateful to the Roma Saleyards and Maranoa Regional Council for their support from another great charity cattle sale this year.

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Impact of COVID lockdown on aeromedical retrievals

New data released this week by Australian researchers reveals the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown period on aeromedical retrievals in rural and remote regions.

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From pups to planes: meet the man behind the mask (SA/NT)

Meet RFDS Trades Assistant Dave Rose, who spends hours each day at our Adelaide Base keeping our aeromedical fleet clean and safe from COVID-19.

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Oceans to Outback: RFDS national fundraiser generates more than $1 million (SA/NT)

More than 5,700 eager Australians participated in Oceans to Outback, the RFDS’s very first national fundraising fitness challenge. You won't believe how much was raised and the distance covered!

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Rene recognised for exceptional service (SA/NT)

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the RFDS was honoured to present long-serving volunteer Rene Gillis with a Meritorious Service Award.

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How you can help light up runways for the Flying Doctor (QLD)

The RFDS is calling for donations towards its Guiding Lights Appeal to help fund the distribution of new airstrip lanterns.

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Newest recruits complete induction training (NSW/ACT)

Our newest doctors spent a day treating simulated patients in scenario-based exercises.

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2021 RFDS Local Hero Awards recipients announced (QLD)

Nine extraordinary Oueenslanders have been announced as the RFDS Local Hero Award winners-each representing RFDS base locations. Watch their stories and vote for your favourite RFDS Local Hero.

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Garvina is engineering a future to be proud of (QLD)

Garvina Lui is forging her career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice based in Cairns – combining her passion for engineering and the ability to help people.

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Pilots take a virtual trip around the world to show support (NSW/ACT)

Virtual WorldFlight raises in excess of $23,000 for the Flying Doctor

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New-look Flying Doctor plane takes to the skies (NSW/ACT)

Find out the process our planes go through to ensure we are best prepared to serve our communities

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Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations Chairman honoured AM for service to the community

Congratulations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations Chairman Peter de Cure on being appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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Our Patrons (QLD)

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Improving stroke care in regional and rural Australia

The RFDS Research and Policy Unit has just released a health education paper on the impact of stroke on people living in the bush.

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Healthy smiles, happy lives: Delivering oral health care at the base of Uluru (SA/NT)

At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.

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Lost travellers treated by Flying Doctor after being found in the outback (NSW/ACT)

The Flying Doctor is encouraging people to take extra precautions when driving outback areas after a couple from Adelaide got lost in the outback

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Finalist in 2022 Australian Podcast Awards

The Flying Doctor Podcast has just been announced as a finalist (in two categories) in the upcoming 2022 Australian Podcast Awards

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A once in a lifetime experience for Trekker (NSW/ACT)

Outback Car Trek enthusiast Louis De Stoop has for many years been a participant in the annual fundraiser and during an auction of the 2021 event, was the lucky purchaser of a RAAF Simulator experience.

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NAIDOC Week 2022 (QLD)

Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! is the theme this NAIDOC Week (3-10 July) and Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Recognised Mental Health Counsellor Joseph Oui is encouraging everyone to do just that.

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