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#98 Murray began bleeding out internally, after he hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike
After Murray Collins hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike, mid race, Julie was watching from the sidelines and waiting for her husband to stand up. But he didn't.
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National Standards
30 Apr 2020RFDS Victoria has achieved accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (National Standards) for its Wellbeing, Telehealth and Speech Therapy programs.
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Ryman Healthcare honour Rev. John Flynn
29 Apr 2020Flying Doctor founder Rev. John Flynn’s legacy is to be honoured in a new way, with Ryman Healthcare's new retirement village facility in Burwood East, Melbourne, to be named after Flynn.
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Crew members return to serve WA communities during COVID-19
28 Apr 2020Former RFDS Western Operations pilot Joe Saad has responded to a call-out from the Flying Doctor in WA to bolster their workforce during COVID-19 and beyond. Joe shares with us insights from the frontline as he undertakes intensive infection control training and patient transfer procedures.
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Bob just loved the ride!
28 Apr 2020Bob Niven shares his Flying Doctor story after experiencing two heart attacks whilst in Broome last year.
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Handle with Care Appeal - saving baby Calvary
28 Apr 2020When a rare heart condition threatened little Calvary's life, the Flying Doctor was there to see her to safety.
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A Midnight Emergency
27 Apr 2020Doreen was enjoying her pre-Christmas holiday down south in Denmark when she awoke to a burning sensation and tightness in her chest.
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Keeping remote community safe during COVID-19
27 Apr 2020It’s the beginning of March and the Kimberley region remains unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. Elsewhere around the globe and in some parts of Australia, the threat of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading.
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Wave of support gives uplift to Flying Doctor
23 Apr 2020An outpouring of support from supporters right across Queensland is keeping the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in the air during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RFDS bridges the gap between the beach and the bush thanks to the Outback Car Trek
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Generous gift ensures continued healthcare delivery for north West Queensland
22 Apr 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service will be even better equipped to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in north west Queensland after mining and metals company, South32, donated $100,000 to the Flying Doctor in Mount Isa.
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