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An outback nightmare

An outback nightmare: Lil's story

25 Nov 2024

With 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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Monospar

Dr Morris and his marvellous flying machine

25 Feb 2022

This is the story of the Monospar VH-UTH "Captain Cook" in Australia and the role it played pioneering aeromedical flights in the lead-up to the formation of RFDS Tasmania. It even made an epic 12,000 mile flight through 22 countries from Sydney to the United Kingdom.

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Rural mum's rare scare

Rural mum's rare scare

25 Feb 2022

When pregnant mum Anna Nunn woke up with an earache on her remote station, little did she know she was in for the shock of her life.

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RFDS Trades Assistant Dave Rose

From pups to planes: meet the man behind the mask

25 Feb 2022

Meet RFDS Trades Assistant Dave Rose, who spends hours each day at our Adelaide Base keeping our aeromedical fleet clean and safe from COVID-19.

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Keeping the Flying Doctor flying

Keeping the Flying Doctor flying: February 2022 fundraising recap

25 Feb 2022

Despite challenging COVID-19 restrictions during the back end of 2021, RFDS Auxiliaries and Support Groups together with the wider community went above and beyond to help keep the Flying Doctor flying.

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RFDS Meritorious Service Awards 2021

RFDS volunteers awarded for exceptional service

25 Feb 2022

At the end of 2021, RFDS Central Operations was honoured to present four Meritorious Service Awards, which recognise exceptional service by volunteers to the Flying Doctor.

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Celebrating the Flying Doctor's first female pilot

Celebrating our first female Flying Doctor pilot

22 Feb 2022

A pioneer in her field, Beth joined the RFDS in 1958 and enjoyed a rewarding career with the Flying Doctor that spanned almost 30 years.

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The Mundi Mundi Bash will be held in April and August

Mundi Mundi Bash will support the Flying Doctor

21 Feb 2022

The Mundi Mundi Bash is set to rock the outback over three jam-packed days in April 2022, and all proceeds raised from the event will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

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Ameropa Australia

Ameropa Australia supported their staff and RFDS Victoria through a unique vaccination program

18 Feb 2022

Through the collective efforts of Ameropa Australia’s 175 employees and contractors who got their COVID-19 vaccination, the organisation donated $35,000 to RFDS Victoria.

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RFDS Marree Community Health Service

RFDS marks official launch of Marree Community Health Service

11 Feb 2022

Deputy Premier of South Australia Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP officially opening the RFDS Marree Community Health Service

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Men talking around ute

RFDS Men’s Health Clinic takes off in Georgetown

08 Feb 2022

RFDS (Queensland Section) is encouraging men to prioritise their heath by removing barriers that often prevent them from undergoing proactive health checks.

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RFDS Renmark Patient Transfer Facility

RFDS Patient Transfer Facility to enhance safety and care in the Riverland

07 Feb 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to build a dedicated Patient Transfer Facility in Renmark, the first of its kind in the Riverland.

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RFDS Local Hero Awards

2021 RFDS Local Hero Awards recipients announced

07 Feb 2022

Nine extraordinary Oueenslanders have been announced as the RFDS Local Hero Award winners-each representing RFDS base locations. Watch their stories and vote for your favourite RFDS Local Hero.

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RFDS rollout COVID vaccinations for children

COVID-19 vaccinations take flight for kids in Western Queensland

07 Feb 2022

RFDS (Queensland Section) has commenced the rollout of paediatric COVID-19 vaccinations in Western Queensland for children aged 5 to 11.

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immunisation from COVID

Public confidence in Australian charities remains high through the pandemic

28 Jan 2022

Australian’s Charity sector has played a key role in the pandemic response over the last two years and the just-released 2021 Annual Australian Charity Reputation Index (RepTrak ®) shows that the Australian public still hold not-for-profits with very high regard.

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Darcy's Horse

Darcy's Horse sculpture to raise vital funds for the WA Flying Doctor

19 Jan 2022

A sculpture celebrating the Royal Flying Doctor Service will be on display in the Dexus lobby. “Darcy’s Horse” by WA artist Troy Morrison will be auctioned to raise vital funds for the RFDS.

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