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Ocean Dunes Fundraising a hole-in-one for RFDS Tasmania
Five dollars a hit doesn’t seem like a lot, but over the course of the year the Ocean Dunes Hole-In-One Challenge has raised $12,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania.
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New Aboriginal artwork at Jandakot base
08 Jan 2025Jandakot has recently undergone a makeover, thanks to the hard work of RFDS WA Head of Nursing, Paul Ingram who commissioned Aboriginal artwork to be displayed around the base.
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6 Ways to Help Your Kids Brush Their Teeth
07 Jan 2025Getting your kids to brush their teeth can sometimes feel like trying to herd cats. Read on for six strategies to help you win the teeth-brushing battle.
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RFDS to open its first permanent GP clinic in Kalgoorlie
07 Jan 2025The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) will open its first permanent GP clinic in Kalgoorlie in 2025 to support the growing demand for primary health care in the Goldfields.
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RFDS Extends Heartfelt Thanks to Staff and Supporters This Holiday Season
24 Dec 2024Tis the season to put your feet up – however the Royal Flying Doctor Service will continue to provide 24/7 care over the holiday period.
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Call for airstrip owners to assist the RFDS
18 Dec 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched an awareness campaign in regional Western Australia to improve safety for patients and crews at small airstrips.
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The RFDS committed to the Best for the Bush – in partnership with the Australian Government
11 Dec 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to have yesterday signed a long-term Strategic Partnership with the Australian Government until 2031-32, cementing the shared commitment to together improve the health of people in rural and remote communities.
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#120 Flying dentist Dr Vai is changing the face of outback oral health
05 Dec 2024Flying Dentist Dr Vai and his team are changing the face of outback oral health.
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Our Robin Miller Scholarship Recipient
03 Dec 2024Over her ten-day internship, Tessa assisted in the retrieval of 27 patients, flew to 14 locations in Western Australia, from Albany to Derby and flew over 18,000km in RFDS PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft.
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Royal Flying Doctor Service Announces New Federation Chief Executive
02 Dec 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is proud to announce Emma Buchanan has been appointed as the new Federation Chief Executive, starting mid-February 2025.
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#119 How a baby brown snake flew Eddie from Uluru to Alice!
28 Nov 2024A random encounter with a baby brown snake in a hotel hallway, sent Eddie flying from Uluru to Alice Springs!
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Flying Doctor Outreach Care Program to close 31 March 2025
26 Nov 2024Our Flying Doctor Outreach Care Program was established in May 2021 to deliver community-based activities that supported mental health and wellbeing in communities across East Gippsland affected by the 2019/2020 bushfires.
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An outback nightmare: Lil's story
25 Nov 2024With blood splayed across the white tiles of her bathroom, Lil’s family and friends arrived to what looked like a scene from a horror movie.
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Former NT Administrator appointed Flying Doctor Deputy Chair
25 Nov 2024RFDS SA/NT has appointed former NT Administrator Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO to Deputy Chair of its Board.
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The Flying Doctor Podcast Wins Best Branded Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards 2024
22 Nov 2024The Flying Doctor Podcast has done it again! With over 600,000 downloads and 118 episodes, this beloved podcast has just been crowned Best Branded Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards 2024.
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2024 NT Year in Review
21 Nov 2024Your Flying Doctor exists to support healthier and happier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. Check out our 2023/24 NT Year in Review.
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