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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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Thank a First Responder Day
08 Jun 2022On 8 June, the RFDS is joining people around Australia to say thank you to the thousands of first responders who do so much for the communities in which we live, work and play.
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RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with Queensland Government
03 Jun 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) today welcomed an extra $334 million 10-year commitment from the Queensland Government, to continue delivering essential services to regional, rural and remote Queensland.
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RFDS congratulates Her Majesty on Platinum Jubilee
03 Jun 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service congratulates and pays respect to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee -- marking 70 years of dedicated service to Australia and the Commonwealth.
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How do you land an RFDS plane in the dark in the outback?
03 Jun 2022Flying Doctor podcast: What is it like to be an RFDS pilot? What are the qualifications and experience needed to get a job, and what it is like on a day to day basis?
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RFDS congratulates Her Majesty on Platinum Jubilee
02 Jun 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service congratulates and pays respect to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee - marking 70 years of dedicated service to Australia and the Commonwealth.
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Badly broken, barely breathing: Phil's story
30 May 2022When Phil Eley’s motorbike adventure went horribly wrong in the middle of outback Australia, his friends at the scene feared the worst.
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National Reconciliation Week: Connecting to Country
30 May 2022To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the RFDS encouraged staff to recognise the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we deliver services.
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A rural lifeline: Jo's story
30 May 2022As increasing emotional stress pushed outback station owner Jo French to breaking point, her family made a life-saving phone call.
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Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End
30 May 2022On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.
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Relief for roadhouses
30 May 2022Get insight into how the RFDS provides support and medical care to outback roadhouses through 'fly-in' clinics.
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Loretta's lasting legacy
30 May 2022The RFDS Central Operations Board was proud to acknowledge Loretta Reynolds with Life Membership for her long-standing contribution to the organisation.
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Making Marree: Behind the scenes
30 May 2022"World Class Health Care: Under a Sky Full of Stars" is a short documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the making of the new RFDS Marree Community Health Service.
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Tour the Territory
30 May 2022Two iconic Australian stories. One iconic location. There is no better place than the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility to see, experience and learn about the Flying Doctor’s rich history.
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RFDS helps deliver first baby born in Richmond in 15 years
26 May 2022Jess Harvey was 35 weeks pregnant when she awoke in the middle of the night with contractions at home, two hours from her nearest town. The RFDS was soon called to assist, and not long after baby Darby arrived.
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A ute rolls in remote South Australia
26 May 2022The Flying Doctor Podcast: A ute rolls on a remote dirt road in South Australia and as Karina and her husband approach they realise it is their son's vehicle...
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