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07 May 2024

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Out of breath out of nowhere

Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story

20 Feb 2023

Gasping for air. Down on all fours. Shannon was clinging to life in one of the most isolated places in the world.

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Richard Hawkins

Five times revived: Richard's story

20 Feb 2023

Richard is lucky to be alive after his heart stopped five times in the searing summer heat of the South Australian desert.

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RFDS apprentice Ashley Lewthwaite

From single shots to single engines: Apprentice Ashley's story

20 Feb 2023

Ashley Lewthwaite has recently exchanged espresso machines for aircraft engines, kickstarting his journey to becoming a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the RFDS in Darwin.

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Traeger pedal radio

Sparking a distant connection: Noel Traeger's story

20 Feb 2023

Turn back time with Noel Traeger, a relative of Alfred Traeger – inventor of the pedal-powered radio – who worked with Alf at his electronic workshop.

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Tour Down Under 2023

Flying Doctor provides 'moto medics' for Tour Down Under

20 Feb 2023

The Flying Doctor was proud to support the first event of the UCI World Tour calendar, the 2023 Tour Down Under in a medical support capacity.

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Order of Australia honours for Flying Doctor friends

Order of Australia honours for Flying Doctor friends

16 Feb 2023

A former RFDS remote area nurse and three long-serving volunteers were named in this year’s honours.

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Bay to Birdwood

Shows of support: February 2023 fundraising recap

16 Feb 2023

From rocking out to live music in the Flinders Ranges, to frocking up in Adelaide, check out some of the latest and upcoming RFDS fundraisers and events.

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Australia's Most Reputable Charity 2022

Trust is everything for ‘Australia’s Most Reputable Charity’

15 Feb 2023

The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity in the Australian Charity Reputation (RepTrak®) Index.

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