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Born to be an engineer (QLD)
RFDS Senior Base Engineer Nick Mann has always dreamt of flying an aircraft but can’t get enough of fixing them.
Read moreMr Fix-It in the hangar and at home (QLD)
As a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Senior Base Engineer at our Brisbane Base, Nick enjoys pulling aircraft apart and putting them back together. At home, his two energetic kids have taught him that, unlike aircraft, life doesn’t come with a manual.
Read moreScott Chapman appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (VIC)
RFDS Victoria Chief Executive, Scott Chapman, has been recognised for his extensive contribution to the not-for-profit sector, disadvantaged young people, rural communities and aged care, being appointed a Member of the Order of the Australia (AM) by the Governor-General.
Read moreRFDS helps Sharleen Maxwell who was in labour (NSW/ACT)
Sharleen Maxwell was in labour and the Flying Doctor was there to help.
Read more#20 How did Andrew Conlon survive being swallowed by the earth?
Ten years ago, Andrew fell into a mine shaft in Western Australia and sustained serious head injuries which left him with epilepsy.
Read moreWhy did 9 year old Jake collapse at the tail end of a soccer game and stop breathing?
Joshua Bacon was set into panic mode when his fearless nine-year-old son Jake, suffered a heart-attack and collapsed unconscious on the soccer field last year.
Read more#58 How did Mack keep himself alive, under a rolled-car, in remote Western Australia?
19-year-old Mack and his mate Josh had been mustering out near Fitzroy Crossing in remote Western Australia when their car rolled and Mack found himself pinned, under the vehicle, with diesel in his face and injuries that should have left him dead.
Read more#73 A toddler wasn't breathing well and was shades of white and blue
Back in 2008, Jason was working for Rio Tinto at Jabiru, in the Kakadu National Park in the NT. In this interview we delve into the dramatic story of how his young son was saved, despite storms, a rapidly approaching nightfall, and a toddler who was not breathing well.
Read more#87 How did Gayle lose the use of both arms in a farm-accident?
After Gayle's life-changing accident on a remote cattle station in Queensland, they have had to adapt to a new life, despite one arm being amputated and the other being paralysed
Read more#99 Leanne was struggling to breathe before she lost consciousness
When her asthma symptoms were at their worst, Leanne was struggling to breathe and actually thought 'she was going to die'.
Read morePilots take to the skies to support the RFDS (QLD)
More than 30 aircraft will soar across the skies as part of the 12th Outback Air Race to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Read moreA breath of hope: Matt's story (SA/NT)
Andamooka opal miner Matt Kathagen's young daughter became severely ill and was rushed to Roxby Downs hospital.
Read moreA life changing career (QLD)
RFDS Senior Pilot Sam Love, his wife Chantel, and their five children took the leap and moved to Australia from New Zealand in search for a lifestyle change.
Read more#120 Flying dentist Dr Vai is changing the face of outback oral health
Flying Dentist Dr Vai and his team are changing the face of outback oral health.
Read more$90,000 for 90 years: CMV's heartfelt donation (SA/NT)
The RFDS was honoured to receive a $90,000 grant from the CMV Group Staff Foundation, in celebration of the company’s 90th year in business.
Read moreFlying Doctor reminds Aussie blokes why it is important to take charge of their health (NSW/ACT)
June is Men’s Health Month, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is reminding Aussie blokes just how important taking charge of their health is.
Read moreA day in the life of an RFDS dentist (QLD)
This Dental Health Week, we speak to our Senior Dentist Lynlee Tatnell about her life on the road offering oral healthcare services to rural and remote communities.
Read moreSmall patient, big complications: Ratna’s story (SA/NT)
More than a thousand kilometres stood between young mum Ratna Wilis and the hospital that could help her newborn son.
Read moreHow the RFDS Saved the Circus (TAS)
"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Royal Flying Doctor Service" - Tom Slater, SuperSillyUs Circus talks about the lifesaving flight he was blissfully unaware of.
Read moreHealthy smiles, happy lives at Mutitjulu (SA/NT)
See our Oral Health Team in action at Mutitjulu, NT.
Read moreCelebrating Hardy’s First Year, thanks to you! (NSW/ACT)
Celebrating Hardy’s first birthday was joyous, made even more so because his birth was life-threatening.
Read more#101 Following in Squid’s sand tracks #oceans to outback
Clay (aka Squid) Bertram has combined his love for running and his entrepreneurial sand board making skills, to become a champion RFDS 'Oceans to Outback' fundraiser.
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