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Graphic: Leia at Fortescue HQ

Leia's Story

22 Apr 2024

As a fly-in fly-out HR professional for 15 years, Leia Piccoli had witnessed many mining colleagues require an RFDS retrieval in a medical emergency. She had never expected to need the service herself.

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RFDS urges men in remote WA to take charge of their health

RFDS urges men in remote WA to take charge of their health

11 Jun 2020

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Primary Health in Koorabye

11 Jun 2020

Broome-based RFDS pilot Bryn James says it is a privilege to be able to assist the people of Koorabye in the Kimberley through our primary healthcare clinics.

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Dentists go west

11 Jun 2020

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Meet our Stars of COVID-19

05 Jun 2020

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Port Hedland International Airport takes the Flying Doctor to new heights

29 May 2020

Landing fees for Flying Doctor crews arriving at Port Hedland International Airport will continue to be waived following a three-year partnership extension announced today.

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National Volunteer Week 2020

19 May 2020

This National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May 2020), we celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers and supporters who are the lifeblood of our organisation.

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Landmarks across Perth city to light up for Flying Doctor Day

12 May 2020

Landmarks across Perth city will light up in the iconic red and blue colors of the Flying Doctor to celebrate 92 years of our life-saving service across Australia.

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RFDS Receives Fuel Expense Relief from Australian Government

11 May 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been granted a number of fuel rebates from the Australian Government’s Australia Airline Financial Relief Package (AAFRP), totalling more than $500,000.

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