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2024 NT Year in Review

2024 NT Year in Review

21 Nov 2024

Your 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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Juliette McAleer

#74 The song was a gift to her children, in case they lose her

30 Nov 2023

Juliette faces daily challenges due to a severe medical condition, often requiring critical care from the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Despite the rocky road ahead, she remains optimistic with the support of her loving family.

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RFDS celebrates 200 helicopter retrievals

RFDS celebrates 200 helicopter retrievals

23 Nov 2023

200 patients of all ages have been transferred by the Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopters since they joined the RFDS fleet 18 months ago.

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Jason with his son Harrison

#73 A toddler wasn't breathing well and was shades of white and blue

23 Nov 2023

Back in 2008, Jason was working for Rio Tinto at Jabiru, in the Kakadu National Park in the NT. In this interview we delve into the dramatic story of how his young son was saved, despite storms, a rapidly approaching nightfall, and a toddler who was not breathing well.

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A close shave: Ash's story

A close shave: Ash's story

23 Nov 2023

After regaining consciousness following a mustering mishap, station owner Ash spotted his battered motorbike in nearby scrub. The damage to his own body remained a mystery.

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Behind the scenes of an RFDS outback mission

Behind the scenes on an RFDS outback mission

23 Nov 2023

Have you ever wondered what a Flying Doctor mission in the outback looks like? Get a unique behind-the-scenes perspective as we follow young patient Tyler’s journey with the RFDS.

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Willowra School Counsellor Hannah Case

Yarning with the 'Flying Doctor mob'

23 Nov 2023

As a silent mental health crisis continues its deepening hold in the remote heartlands of Australia, the RFDS is trying to stop it in its tracks.

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Oceans to Outback 2023

$3 million in miles: Meet our inspiring 'Oceans to Outback' participants

20 Nov 2023

This October, the Flying Doctor once again challenged people across the country to walk, run or ride and raise funds. Find out how much was raised and meet participants with inspiring RFDS stories.

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Rural recognition for the RFDS

Rural recognition for the RFDS

20 Nov 2023

The RFDS's very own Dr Ishani Kaluthotage was recently named Rural Registrar of the Year for her contributions to rural and remote health care.

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Peter Kittle Motor Company partnership announcement

A driving force: Peter Kittle Motor Company increases support for RFDS SA/NT

15 Nov 2023

Renowned Australian car dealership Peter Kittle Motor Company recently guaranteed its commitment to rural and remote health and wellbeing, signing a new three-year agreement with RFDS SA/NT.

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National Rural and Remote Health Awards

Royal Flying Doctor Service Receives Prestigious Innovator Award for Electronic Health Record

14 Nov 2023

In an outstanding achievement, the RFDS has been honored with the Rural/Remote Health Innovator of the Year award for its groundbreaking Electronic Health Record Project.

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Tom Slater SuperSillyUs  Circus

How the RFDS Saved the Circus

09 Nov 2023

"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Royal Flying Doctor Service" - Tom Slater, SuperSillyUs Circus talks about the lifesaving flight he was blissfully unaware of.

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Phillip Chalker

#71 Philip Chalker and his seeing-eye dog Sally chat with the Flying Doctor podcast

06 Nov 2023

Philip lives in regional Victoria with his seeing-eye dog Sally. A few years ago Philip had to get laser surgery on his only eye that had partial sight, and needed help to get to the hospital and back again, so the Royal Flying Doctor Service patient transport service assisted him.

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How did Steve survive a severe stroke while driving on a remote road?

#72 How did Steve survive a severe stroke while driving on a remote road?

30 Oct 2023

How did Steve survive a severe stroke while driving on a remote road? Flying Doctor Podcast, latest episode, Season 8

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2023 Year in Review RFDS SA/NT

2023 Year in Review

25 Oct 2023

Your Flying Doctor exists to support healthier and happier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. Check out our 2022/23 Year in Review.

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Greg Sam

Message from RFDS CEO Greg Sam

23 Oct 2023

Greg Sam gives an introduction to Flyer 4

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