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#129 From Boots to Scrubs - Chloe's Coo-ee to Country Girls
5th medical student Chloe Campbell is urging young rural women to consider a career in medicine
More detailsFlying Doctor reaches new heights with groundbreaking flight simulator
The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Adelaide Base – a groundbreaking portable flight simulator – has officially landed.
Announcing New Board Chair, Tracey Hayes
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to announce the appointment of Tracey Hayes as the new Chair of the Federation Board.
RFDS WA crews pause for Remembrance Day
This Remembrance Day, Royal Flying Doctor Service crews across Western Australia paused at 11am to reflect on the price that Australia and countries around the world have paid through wars and conflict since the First World War.
Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association Raises Funds for the WA Flying Doctor
Community support was strong for the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA and Dolly’s Dream at the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) conference held in Broome last month.
Finalist in 2022 Australian Podcast Awards
The Flying Doctor Podcast has just been announced as a finalist (in two categories) in the upcoming 2022 Australian Podcast Awards
Flying Doctor Wellbeing expands to Victoria’s Bass Coast
RFDS Victoria is expanding its mental health service to the Bass Coast Shire to help address the region’s significant lack of accessible mental health support.
#60 BAM! The ambulance hit a roo. Kate, in labour, held her breath...
Kate Napier lived on a remote cattle station and was expecting her second child. She was supposed to move into town four weeks early, but life got in the way and a week out from her due date, she went into labor and was more than 150km from the hospital.
Turosi Giving raised $120,000 for RFDS
At their recent charity ball, Turosi Giving raised a record high donation for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Purchase an RFDS gift that makes a difference this Christmas
Support the Royal Flying Doctor Service this Christmas by purchasing a gift from our shop. All proceeds help us to be there for people who live in the furthest corners of Western Australia and need our care the most.
#58 How did Mack keep himself alive, under a rolled-car, in remote Western Australia?
19-year-old Mack and his mate Josh had been mustering out near Fitzroy Crossing in remote Western Australia when their car rolled and Mack found himself pinned, under the vehicle, with diesel in his face and injuries that should have left him dead.
From the footy field to fighting for life
A photo of 22-year-old Jess taken one hour before the moment she almost died shows the rugby player looking happy and relaxed—a picture of health. It’s almost impossible to believe what happened next.
RFDS extends wellbeing service with launch of a new Employee Assistance Program
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will extend its Mental Health and Wellbeing Service with the launch of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
RFDS WA crew celebrate double win at 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards
The Royal Flying Doctor Service WA is celebrating this week following two wins at the Rural Health Excellence Awards on Saturday night.
The Flying Doctor has a new donor and they are the youngest on record
Smallest supporter gives a big gift
