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John’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 more#61 Sarah had a double-lung transplant, while her husband and daughter waited anxiously...
When Kaysee was a young teen, her mother was diagnosed with a severe genetic lung condition, that without a lung transplant, would kill her. In Flying Doctor Podcast episode #61 Kaysee tells the story of her amazing, strong and courageous mum.
Read more#102 Farmer Phil vs a one tonne, charging bull!
SA cattle and commercial compost farmer, Phil Giles, was severely injured in 2018, after being crushed between a charging bull and a gate.
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 moreBrought back to life... twice: Colleen's story (SA/NT)
Richard thought he’d lost the love of his life when his partner Colleen’s heart stopped not once, but twice, in the middle of the night.
Read moreMedical Chests are a lifeline in the outback (NSW/ACT)
Lead Pharmacist Rochelle shares how the RFDS Medical Chest program bridges the gap when healthcare facilities are hours or even days away.
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 moreFlying Doctor there for Caitlin when baby Hardy decides to arrive early on Mother’s Day (NSW/ACT)
Caitlin's relaxed start to Mothers Day ended when she went into early labour four hours from the nearest maternity ward, but the Flying Doctor was there to help.
Read moreAnn overcomes breast cancer to secure dream job with the RFDS (NSW/ACT)
After working so hard to achieve the necessary qualifications to become an RFDS Flight Nurse, Ann Rahn didn't let breast cancer stop her from securing her dream role.
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 morePartnership helps Michelle hit health goals (TAS)
GEORGE Town woman Michelle Turpin credits a partnership approach – which involved setting her own goals then being supported to achieve them – with helping her health turn a corner.
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 moreDonate today and help Australians like Richy when things gets down to the wire. (SA/NT)
A fall from a ladder 540km north of Adelaide became a race against time for carpenter Richard Hobbs. Learn more.
Read moreWhen ritual meets rescue: Robert's story (SA/NT)
During a cultural ceremony in outback South Australia, Robert was struck by a sudden illness, sparking deep concern among family and friends. In need of urgent medical help, he was hundreds of kilometres from the nearest major hospital.
Read moreLaura's army (WA)
Laura McKenney was a 21 year old nursing student when she was involved in a near-fatal car rollover in the southern wheatbelt town of Pingrup and was retrieved by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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 moreMelissa's Thank You: 'You gave me my first ever flight' (NSW/ACT)
The Flying Doctor changes lives every day. Melissa, a patient from Broken Hill, wanted to share her thanks and explain why her flight with the RFDS was so very special...
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 moreOperation Mitchell Plateau (WA)
It was a team effort when the RFDS was called to retrieve a woman who broke her leg hiking in one of WA’s most hard-to-reach locations.
Read moreWell that wasn’t on the bucket list (QLD)
Tim Elleston and his wife were on the road trip of a lifetime through outback Queensland when their trip didn’t quite go to plan.
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 moreYoung ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story (SA/NT)
When a bloodied and bruised Amy Kynoch regained consciousness in the back of a speeding truck, she realised her ‘typical’ day at work had taken a disastrous turn. Read more.
Read moreParker's Story (WA)
Last year the Galloway family were holidaying in Esperance when they were faced with every parent’s worst nightmare.
Read moreYour Healthcare Rights (SA/NT)
When you, or someone you care for, get health and medical services from the RFDS, you can expect our staff will support your healthcare rights.
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