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#97 Kelly was heavily pregnant when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour
Kelly Foran was eagerly expecting the arrival of her first child when she told by Doctors that she had a brain tumour the size of a 'goose egg'.
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Flying Doctor Memory Lane officially launches in Victoria
26 May 2021Following a successful donation drive back in February, RFDS Victoria’s new palliative care service, Memory Lane, launched this week.
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Reconciliation Week Virtual Film Festival
26 May 2021Attend a Virtual Indigenous Film Festival featuring some amazing Indigenous films and interactive Q&A sessions after each film
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Flying Doctor extends whole-of-life care through new palliative care program
26 May 2021For the first time in its history, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is now trialing specialised palliative care services for people living in rural and remote Queensland.
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RFDS' flying ICU a saving grace for Pilbara family
25 May 2021"I don't know if I could live here and raise a family without the RFDS," - Tom Price woman Amy Padfield.
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Tribute to RFDS pioneer the late Melva Stone AO
25 May 2021Melva Stone AO will always be remembered as a pioneer in the history of the RFDS in Western Australia.
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RFDS Launches new local Facebook Pages
18 May 2021We have so many stories to share! Follow our new Facebook pages in your local area to hear more about what we do in your state or territory!
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RFDS Victoria launches new Facebook page
11 May 2021RFDS Victoria has launched its own dedicated Facebook page to highlight the stories and people that make up the Flying Doctor in Victoria, supporting positive social connection across the state.
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The first day of a child's life shouldn't be their last
10 May 2021Zac had a difficult start to life, but your support is what keeps families like his together. Find out how you can help children like Zac
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Public support needed for new Flying Doctor Base
10 May 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is taking the next step in its statewide infrastructure plan, announcing today its plans for a new aeromedical base to service regional, rural and remote Queensland.
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RFDS Toowoomba Patient Transfer Facility officially opened
07 May 2021A new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) patient transfer facility was officially opened at Toowoomba City Aerodrome in May.
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Flying Doctor Day set for take-off
07 May 2021Help fly us further this Flying Doctor Day as we celebrate 93 years of providing an essential 'mantle of safety' to all who live, work and travel throughout Western Australia on Monday 17 May.
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Flying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2021
01 May 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service has today been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands’ survey of 2021.
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RFDS jet deployed for time-critical mission
29 Apr 2021With three significant blockages in the arteries pumping blood to his heart, doctors at Broome Hospital told Les Noad that he wouldn't make it through the night unless he could get to specialised care in Perth as soon as possible.
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