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2024 NT Year in Review

2024 NT Year in Review

21 Nov 2024

Your Flying Doctor exists to support healthier and happier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. Check out our 2023/24 NT Year in Review.

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The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia records busiest year

08 Feb 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australian has recorded its busiest year on record, with 10,270 patients retrieved across the state throughout 2023.

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Ryman Healthcare Australia chosen charity 2024

06 Feb 2024

RFDS Victoria has been selected as Ryman Healthcare Australia’s chosen charity for 2024!

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RFDS Victoria launches its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Roadmap 2023-26

05 Feb 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS VIC) is pleased to launch its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Roadmap 2023-26.

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Underpayment of worked overtime for past and present RFDS VIC NEPT employees and related roles

01 Feb 2024

A statement on underpayment of worked overtime for past and present RFDS VIC NEPT employees and employees in related roles

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RFDS WA Board Member Professor Fiona Wood recognised in Australia Day Honours

30 Jan 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia proudly congratulates board member Professor Fiona Wood on her inclusion in the Australia Day Honours List.

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RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

29 Jan 2024

The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in Reptrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study (2023). Find out more.

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Can you help us to understand our impact?

04 Jan 2024

Take this quick survey and help us to understand the impact of the RFDS on Western Australia.

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#78 Australia, to the USA, to Kenya and back home again

03 Jan 2024

Dr. Mardi Steere, now a vital member of the RFDS, returned to her hometown of Adelaide five years ago after a diverse medical career abroad. In this interview, she reflects on her journey to becoming a doctor, her overseas adventures, and delivering essential healthcare to rural and remote Australia

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RFDS & Cooper Energy Announce 3 Year Partnership Extension

21 Dec 2023

RFDS Victoria is pleased to share Cooper Energy's Legacy Foundation has signed another three-year partnership agreement, continuing its support of RFDS Victoria’s rural health programs.

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#77 Dr Katrina Starmer tells how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor

21 Dec 2023

Dr Katrina Starmer works with our RFDS Queensland team. Katrina tells of how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor, years ago, when she was out mustering on a remote property that belonged to the family of her school friend. Listen today!

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Josie Alec joins RFDS WA Board

19 Dec 2023

RFDS WA is proud to announce Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) traditional owner and business identity Josie Alec has joined its Board of Directors.

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#76 Stephen Peacocke reflects on playing 'flight nurse Pete' in 'RFDS

14 Dec 2023

Had a lovely, relaxed chat with renowned Australian actor, Stephen Peacocke, who plays flight nurse 'Pete Emerson' on the RFDS TV drama. We talk about growing up in regional NSW, mustering cattle by motor-bike on a remote station, becoming an actor, and then his most recent work on set as 'Pete'.

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#75 Interview with renowned Australian actor and writer Ian Meadows

08 Dec 2023

Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of RFDS TV Drama Series 3 in a revealing podcast episode. Writer Ian Meadows spills secrets, promising authentic, intense stories, giving a sneak peek into the captivating world of the Royal Flying Doctor Service

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Statement - RFDS (Queensland Section) Nurses EBA

07 Dec 2023

Our nurses have voted over the past three days on the proposed RFDS enterprise agreement.

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RFDS Embraces New Partnership with HCF, Strengthening Commitment to Rural and Remote Health

06 Dec 2023

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, have announced a new multi-million-dollar major national partnership to support the health and wellbeing of rural and remote Australians.

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