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#64 Heat and dehydration has stopped Richard's heart 8 times...
Opal miner, Richard Hawkins, lives in one of the harshest environments on the planet - Andamooka in remote South Australia. Though he knows well the protocols to prevent deadly dehydration in the extreme desert heat, Richard has learnt some lessons in recent years...
Read more#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'.
Read more#88 Ella was 35 weeks pregnant & driving an outback truck when her waters broke!
Ella and Dave, transport company owners, embarked on a final trip from Perth to Kimberley before their baby's arrival. Unexpectedly, at 35 weeks pregnant, Ella's waters broke in the remote outback, far from medical help. They faced an urgent journey to reach the nearest hospital
Read moreYou're the reason Hamish is here today (NSW/ACT)
Hamish received rapid critical care after a motorbike accident at Cameron’s Corner and credits this experience for inspiring his mission to help others stay safe.
Read moreMessage from our Chair April 2023 (NSW/ACT)
RFDSSE Chair thankful for your ongoing support
Read moreBecome an RFDS Medical Officer (QLD)
As a well-established and trusted medical services provider, the RFDS (Queensland Section) is positioned to deliver the finest care.
Read more#128 Bull dust, chandelier skies and a whiff of wombat.
The RFDS's Doug Wyllie carries the red dust of a million miles of the Australian outback in his veins.
Read more#134 No Time For Makeup. A Magical Outback Medical Memoir
In this week’s episode we meet Dr. Elizabeth Green, a shining example of commitment and expertise in the world of rural medicine. Through her memoir.
Read moreMeet Our Nurses: Anne Alexander (SA/NT)
As a Remote Area Nurse, Anne Alexander embraces the local community spirit as part of her day-to-day job.
Read more#139 Ben Brooksby Bares All - Meet Australia's Naked Farmer!
It takes guts to get your gear off - and guts to talk about mental health. Meet Naked Farmer founder, Ben Brooksby.
Read moreExpanding after-hours telehealth (QLD)
It has been 10 months since we expanded our telehealth services from our Cairns Base to cover weekend hours. In this short period of time, the addition of this service has demonstrated significant improvements in access to remote Primary Health Care.
Read moreRoyal Flying Doctor Service Announces New Federation Chief Executive
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is proud to announce Emma Buchanan has been appointed as the new Federation Chief Executive, starting mid-February 2025.
Read moreA day to celebrate our doctors (QLD)
This National Doctors’ Day we speak to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Medical Lead – Telehealth Anna Bowen about our unique services and pay tribute to the commitment, dedication and skill set of our medical officers.
Read moreHomepage
Find out more about the life-saving work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia.
Read moreOn hand for baby Henry (NSW/ACT)
Ange MacAlpine’s young son had a serious illness, and needed to get skilled medical attention - fast
Read moreRegular Giving (SA/NT)
Join the Flying Doctor's Support Crew, by regularly donating a small amount of money, to help us save lives. Find out more.
Read moreSophie’s commitment to families in the bush (NSW/ACT)
Sophie has seen firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to accessing medical care in the bush. That is why she is a monthly donor to RFDS.
Read moreRFDS (Queensland Section) and MinterEllison combine skills to shine light on mental health services (QLD)
The RFDS (Queensland Section) & MinterEllison plan to combine their skills to carry out research which will enable a better understanding of the urgent need for mental health services in remote regions of Australia and to help secure long term funding and further support.
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