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Kelly was a mum to a newborn baby boy when she underwent treatment for a brain tumour

#97 Kelly was heavily pregnant when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour

27 Jun 2024

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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MARCH: New services making locals smile

11 Dec 2020

New RFDS Remote Oral Health Care Services open in Mutitjulu in Central Australia and Leigh Creek in South Australia.

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APRIL: Diabetes results improve during COVID-19 shutdown

11 Dec 2020

Digital health consultations soared in April as the RFDS found innovative new ways to connect with isolated communities during COVID-19 – with some unexpected results.

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MAY: First online quiz visits Hollywood

11 Dec 2020

A ‘virtual’ Night in Hollywood attracts movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland as the RFDS holds its first ever online quiz.

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JUNE: Reaching new heights of community care

11 Dec 2020

The RFDS steps up during the COVID-19 pandemic, transporting patients, pathology tests and even school students across the borders.

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JULY: Doubling our jet power

11 Dec 2020

The RFDS welcomes its latest addition to the fleet, unveiling a $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.

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AUGUST: Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife

11 Dec 2020

Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife

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SEPTEMBER: Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine

11 Dec 2020

Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine at South Australia’s first regional Patient Transfer Facility.

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OCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support

11 Dec 2020

Strengthening our corporate and community support – with thanks to you! Senex Energy extends its sponsorship to $1 million as our supporters dig deep.

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NOVEMBER: Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients

11 Dec 2020

Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients with new artwork unveiled during NAIDOC Week.

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RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

11 Dec 2020

The RFDS is named Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the ninth year.

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Skrollan in the plane

Adventure turned into tragedy at Dolerite Gorge

09 Dec 2020

The only thing Skrollan remembers as she fell into the gorge was hurting her rib cage, seeing the floor getting closer - then she hit the back of her head on a sharp stone.

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RFDS (Queensland Section) aircraft landing on dirt runway

Flying Doctor invests in regional airports

09 Dec 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is investing $325,000 to enhance the capability of 36 regional aerodromes state-wide.

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Robin Miller

Robin Miller: A life of service and adventure

04 Dec 2020

A pioneering female pilot who combined her passion for flying with nursing, Robin Miller made extraordinary contributions to both aviation and medicine.

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Bushfire Counselling and Support Service wins at Gippsland Primary Health Awards

Winners! Bushfire Counselling and Support Service wins at Gippsland Primary Health Awards

03 Dec 2020

We are pleased to share that along with our partners, Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV), Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS) has won the Integration & Partnerships category at the 2020 Gippsland Primary Health Awards. This award acknowledges our collaborative work in delivering the Bush

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RFDS Karara partnership story

Unique partnership delivering dental health services in the Midwest recognised

02 Dec 2020

An impactful partnership between the Flying Doctor in WA, Karara Mining and the Shires of Perenjori, Morawa and Mingenew delivering dental health services in the Midwest was recognised through a Department of Mines Community Partnership Resources Sector Award for Excellence.

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