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Driving Better Health Outcomes
Long hours on the road, limited access to nutritious food, and the isolating nature of the job can make it difficult for truck drivers to prioritise their health. That’s where the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and its partners have stepped in.
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Calling all Flying Doctor Podcast Fans!
30 Aug 2024The Flying Doctor Podcast is a testament to the spirit of mateship and resilience. Running for over three years, across 11 seasons and 106 episodes, the podcast has become a significant part of the RFDS brand. It’s been a platform to share the extraordinary stories of Australians from every state, f
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Pharmacy in a box
30 Aug 2024For those who live, travel or work remotely, an RFDS medical chest can be a lifeline.
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Read the latest edition of Your Flying Doctor
29 Aug 2024Our spring magazine is jam-packed with stories from all over Western Australia about the RFDS's dedicated staff, inspiring patients and our passionate supporters.
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#106 TJ's horse slipped from under him and they hit the dirt!
29 Aug 2024Experienced horseman TJ wasn't expecting to come off his horse during a hectic cattle muster. But when his horse stumbled at speed, he immediately knew the impending fall was going to hurt.
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Dubbo Support Group turns first sod on new RFDS project
27 Aug 2024The Dubbo Support Group have been supporting the RFDS for more than 25 years and they have assisted with another project.
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Royal Flying Doctor Service WA expands Medevac Service
26 Aug 2024The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) has expanded its aeromedical retrieval capabilities through a new partnership with PHI Aviation.
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#105 A brain scan on a plane?! Life-saving Australian Stroke Alliance research.
22 Aug 2024A brain scan on a plane? The Australian Stroke Alliance is developing portable brain scanning technology for remote patient diagnosis.
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RFDS TV Show Wins 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards!
20 Aug 2024the "RFDS" TV show has been awarded 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards. This award celebrates not only the incredible talent and hard work of the cast and crew but also the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) life-saving work in Australia.
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The RFDS WA achieves accreditation
20 Aug 2024We are proud to announce that the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has achieved Nation Safety and Quality Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).
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#104 Greg was lucky to survive a stroke while surfing
15 Aug 2024Greg was enjoying his regular morning surf when a stroke suddenly paralysed the 72-year-old 'mid wave'.
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A day in the life with the Flying Doctor: Jessie’s bite-sized experience
08 Aug 2024After spending a decade as a dental hygienist in a previous life, Jessie Burling, was given the chance to go back to her roots with the RFDS Oral Health team.
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RFDS Victoria’s New Simulator Officially Launched at Sheepvention
08 Aug 2024RFDS Victoria’s is proud to officially launch our new simulator at the 2024 Sheepvention Rural Expo in Hamilton.
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#103 Never mess with a Mulga! Ben's paralysing tale.
08 Aug 2024This is the story of 'Mulga Ben' - an experienced outback adventurer, who came off second best after wrestling a Mulga Tree near Alice Springs.
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More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner
06 Aug 2024The RFDS sincerely thanks Topdrill and the more than 500 attendees at this year’s Resources Industry Charity Sundowner for raising over $380,000 for two crucial Goldfields charities.
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Dental Health Week (5-11 August)
05 Aug 2024This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia is acknowledging Dental Health Week.
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