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RFDS increases primary health clinics grow in north-west of NSW to meet demand
The RFDS Primary Health team providing care in north-west NSW is growing to meet demand and introducing new nurse-led clinics to provide additional care.
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Frontline defence against COVID
19 Jan 20222021 was always going to be a big year for the Royal Flying Doctor Service but the COVID pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout made it one of the busiest times in our history.
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Television show reminder of Flying Doctor’s work leads to support
19 Jan 2022Watching patient stories come to life on TV gave Colin Cartwright a glimpse into how vital a role the Royal Flying Doctor Service plays in the lives of families across the far distances of rural and remote Australia and led to him leaving a Gift in Will.
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Inspiring walk raises funds for Wellbeing Place
22 Nov 2021Margaret Symes walked 330 kilometres to raise much needed funds for the RFDS Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill and more awareness of rural mental health.
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New experience and new territories for RFDS
13 Oct 2021Find out why shearing sheds, hotels and sporting grounds have played such a big role in the work of the Flying Doctor during 2021.
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Focus on mental health critical as pandemic drags on
13 Oct 2021Find out how the Flying Doctor is working to improve mental health through lockdowns and the vaccination rollout
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Australia loves RFDS – TV series a success
13 Oct 2021Find out how a new Australian drama is showcasing the work of the Flying Doctor and introducing a new audience to our work
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We couldn’t do it without people like Stan
13 Oct 2021After needing the services of the Flying Doctor, Stan Mikolajski was determined to give something back
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New doctors land despite COVID challenges
13 Oct 2021How have the RFDS and our newest recruits been able to overcome the challenges of a global pandemic and lockdowns to get ready for action?
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