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chloe campbell is the founder of Boots to Scrubs

#129 From Boots to Scrubs - Chloe's Coo-ee to Country Girls

17 Apr 2025

5th medical student Chloe Campbell is urging young rural women to consider a career in medicine

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13 Oct 2020

Tarlie and John will leave a lasting impact with the Flying Doctor

Gifts in Wills have the potential to provide vital medical equipment, specialist training, and essential healthcare services to remote communities.

Tarlie and John
09 Oct 2020

Rio Tinto staff supported by the Flying Doctor

Mental health education is vitally important for those living and working in remote areas such as Far North Queensland.

Rio Tinto staff jumping with joy after mental health training in February.
24 Sep 2020

Bay to Birdwood and the RFDS historic cars

Iconic 1920s images showing the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s founder traversing the outback in a battered Dodge Buckboard are inspiring the restoration of two vintage cars in South Australia.

18 Sep 2020

Transforming health care for communities across the country

The October edition of 'Going the Distance' will be hitting letterboxes very soon. In it, you'll find more inspiring stories from our Flying Doctor community.

18 Sep 2020

Bay to Birdwood

The 2020 Bay to Birdwood is proud to announce that the RFDS is this year's Charity Partner! Donate Now!

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16 Sep 2020

Travel safe tips from your Flying Doctor

We know the wonders and pitfalls of remote travel. Here are our top tips for safe travel from the Flying Doctor you'll want to keep handy as you #wanderoutyonder throughout Western Australia during the school holidays.

16 Sep 2020

World-leading technology ensures safety of RFDS Cairns staff

World-leading medical simulation technology is now being used by Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) staff in Cairns to aid training and technical skill development.

Inside one of RFDS (Queensland Section) Simulation Training Rooms
13 Sep 2020

John Fahey Vale

It is with great sadness the Royal Flying Doctor Service learns of John Fahey’s passing. John Fahey, in addition to his significant political and social roles, was an Independent Councillor for the Australia Council of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia from 2003 to 2006.

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