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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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24/7 service uninterrupted by Broome base fire
03 Jan 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) is continuing its 24/7 service in the Kimberley despite a fire at its Broome base on Saturday night.
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Heather Stott shares the impact of her role as Key Relationships Manager
03 Jan 2021In her role as Key Relationships Manager, Heather Stott enjoys meeting RFDS (Queensland Section) supporters, and showing them how their contributions are making a difference.
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Learn why Flight Nurse Robyn Langton is passionate about her role with the RFDS
02 Jan 2021RFDS Bundaberg Manager of Clinical and Base Operations, Robyn Langton, says being able to provide remote Queenslanders with the same quality of healthcare to their counterparts in the city is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.
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Dr Charles Ellis shares his experience of an emergency flight to save a newborn baby
01 Jan 2021With almost 20 years’ experience with the Flying Doctor, Dr Charles shares one emergency flight he remembers vividly, the flight to save a newborn child.
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Reconciliation Week Reading List
01 Jan 2021Expand your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievement with this recommended reading list for National Reconciliation Week.
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Flying Doctor powers through pandemic with unwavering healthcare delivery
23 Dec 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has navigated 2020 with minimal disruption to its vital healthcare services despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Santa won't be the only Red-Belly in the sky this Christmas
23 Dec 2020Australia-wide, last year between December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 26 (Boxing Day), the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) brought care to 278 people, with a range of illnesses and injuries.
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Vale - Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery
19 Dec 2020It is with deep sadness that we share the news that former RFDS Board chair (2008-2013) and former patron Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery passed away peacefully at home on Friday the 18th of December.
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Equitable health access for all Australians
17 Dec 2020As part of a submission to the Federal Government's Inquiry into Regional Australia, the RFDS has just released a new research paper entitled 'Equitable Patient Access to Primary Healthcare in Australia'.
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2020 RFDS Queensland Hero announced
15 Dec 2020The 2020 RFDS Queensland Hero is Bede Little, a first responder who has also fundraised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
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Urgent flight for Albany baby
14 Dec 2020“Seeing your baby turn blue and struggling to breathe is terrifying,” says Albany mum, Tammy. When four-month-old baby Grace was struggling to breathe, Tammy remained level-headed to provide her daughter with the best fighting chance.
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A promise delivered: 2020 in review
11 Dec 2020We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.
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JANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing
11 Dec 2020Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.
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FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic
11 Dec 2020The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.
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