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#90 A single dad, a sailboat, two girls and a wheel barrow
For two years, single dad James and his daughters Halle and Isla sailed along WA's coast on 'Salty Jocks', embracing remote schooling and fishing. In an inspiring move, James pushed his daughters 500km in a wheelbarrow to support RFDS's Oceans to Outback fundraiser.
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Combine adventure and fundraising for the Flying Doctor!
20 Feb 2024There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to get involved and take on an adventure to raise funds for the Flying Doctor. Check them out.
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QUIZ: How well do you know the RFDS?
19 Feb 2024How well do you know the RFDS? Test your general knowledge of the Flying Doctor with this quick-fire 10-question quiz!
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia records busiest year
08 Feb 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australian has recorded its busiest year on record, with 10,270 patients retrieved across the state throughout 2023.
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Ryman Healthcare Australia chosen charity 2024
06 Feb 2024RFDS Victoria has been selected as Ryman Healthcare Australia’s chosen charity for 2024!
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RFDS Victoria launches its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Roadmap 2023-26
05 Feb 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS VIC) is pleased to launch its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Roadmap 2023-26.
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Underpayment of worked overtime for past and present RFDS VIC NEPT employees and related roles
01 Feb 2024A statement on underpayment of worked overtime for past and present RFDS VIC NEPT employees and employees in related roles
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RFDS WA Board Member Professor Fiona Wood recognised in Australia Day Honours
30 Jan 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia proudly congratulates board member Professor Fiona Wood on her inclusion in the Australia Day Honours List.
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RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity
29 Jan 2024The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in Reptrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study (2023). Find out more.
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Can you help us to understand our impact?
04 Jan 2024Take this quick survey and help us to understand the impact of the RFDS on Western Australia.
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#78 Australia, to the USA, to Kenya and back home again
03 Jan 2024Dr. Mardi Steere, now a vital member of the RFDS, returned to her hometown of Adelaide five years ago after a diverse medical career abroad. In this interview, she reflects on her journey to becoming a doctor, her overseas adventures, and delivering essential healthcare to rural and remote Australia
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RFDS & Cooper Energy Announce 3 Year Partnership Extension
21 Dec 2023RFDS Victoria is pleased to share Cooper Energy's Legacy Foundation has signed another three-year partnership agreement, continuing its support of RFDS Victoria’s rural health programs.
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#77 Dr Katrina Starmer tells how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor
21 Dec 2023Dr Katrina Starmer works with our RFDS Queensland team. Katrina tells of how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor, years ago, when she was out mustering on a remote property that belonged to the family of her school friend. Listen today!
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Josie Alec joins RFDS WA Board
19 Dec 2023RFDS WA is proud to announce Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) traditional owner and business identity Josie Alec has joined its Board of Directors.
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#76 Stephen Peacocke reflects on playing 'flight nurse Pete' in 'RFDS
14 Dec 2023Had 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'.
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#75 Interview with renowned Australian actor and writer Ian Meadows
08 Dec 2023Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of RFDS TV Drama Series 3 in a revealing podcast episode. Writer Ian Meadows spills secrets, promising authentic, intense stories, giving a sneak peek into the captivating world of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
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