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The Flying Doctor Podcast Wins Best Branded Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards 2024
The Flying Doctor Podcast has done it again! With over 600,000 downloads and 118 episodes, this beloved podcast has just been crowned Best Branded Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards 2024.
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Remote rescue
14 Feb 2021Amber Driver was shocked by news that no mother ever wants to hear. “Sonny’s come off his bike. He’s really hurt!”
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Doc's new chapter
14 Feb 2021When Dr Yaritji Green completes the new Australian General Practice Training Program, she’ll join a growing breed of doctors known as Rural Generalists – or “GPs Plus”.
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Turning cows into cash
14 Feb 2021A surprise six-figure donation from a Naracoorte business has secured a flying start to the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s fundraising efforts in 2021.
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On tap at the William Creek Hotel
14 Feb 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service is now “on tap” at the iconic William Creek Hotel.
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New aircraft to bolster RFDS fleet
11 Feb 2021The aeromedical capabilities of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are set to be bolstered through the acquisition of four new Beechcraft King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft.
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RFDS Victoria partners with Cooper Energy to support rural health needs
10 Feb 2021RFDS Victoria has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Cooper Energy’s Legacy Foundation.
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Dubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip
09 Feb 2021Dubbo Visitor Experience listed as a top attraction on NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW series, Love an Aussie Road Trip
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RFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years
05 Feb 2021It’s rare for any employee to achieve 30 years’ service in one organisation, but rarer still for two employees to be celebrating the milestone on the same day.
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Broome RFDS doctor named finalist in the 2021 WA Rural Health West Awards
04 Feb 2021Broome RFDS doctor Tanya Ronaldson is in the running for 'GP of the Year' at the 2021 Rural Health West Awards.
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Marree community legend retires
29 Jan 2021When June Andrew rattled into Marree in her Ford Laser in the heat of the 1982 summer, it was the first time she had visited the remote South Australian town.
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RFDS inspired children's book curated by former patient
29 Jan 2021A former patient who was retrieved after a mine site incident has produced a children's book as a way of giving back to the RFDS.
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Flying Doctor lives up to its vision
27 Jan 2021When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.
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Flying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020
27 Jan 2021After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.
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The White Cliff Wagners get creative for the RFDS
27 Jan 2021Dick Wagner is an avid community fundraiser and well-known member of the community in White Cliffs, a small town of 100 people, 255km north of Broken Hill.
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Loving father Jacob has use of his arm thanks to your generous support
27 Jan 2021After a collision on his dirt bike, the 21-year-old needed emergency surgery to save his arm.
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