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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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MARCH: New services making locals smile
11 Dec 2020New 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 2020Digital 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 2020A ‘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 2020The 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 2020The 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 2020Celebrating 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 2020Providing 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 2020Strengthening 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 2020Creating 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 2020The RFDS is named Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the ninth year.
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Adventure turned into tragedy at Dolerite Gorge
09 Dec 2020The 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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Flying Doctor invests in regional airports
09 Dec 2020The 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: A life of service and adventure
04 Dec 2020A 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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Winners! Bushfire Counselling and Support Service wins at Gippsland Primary Health Awards
03 Dec 2020We 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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Unique partnership delivering dental health services in the Midwest recognised
02 Dec 2020An 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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