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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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Bikers to bring bright smiles for Flying Doctor communities
03 Apr 2019Oral health is a big issue, particularly in rural and remote areas, where access to services is limited and people have to travel long distances to see a dentist.
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Dubbo Base prepares for relaunch
03 Apr 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service prepares to step up its services in Dubbo with a new multipurpose facility set to open soon.
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Message from South Eastern President Ruth Sandow
03 Apr 2019Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President,
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Women take the lead at Flying Doctor bases
03 Apr 2019Two dynamic women have taken on new leadership roles with the Flying Doctor: Kendall Graham has been promoted to Base Manager at Dubbo Base and Kate Parnell has joined us as Mascot Base Manager in Sydney.
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Flying Doctor named as charity partner for Vivid Sydney 2019
21 Mar 2019The Flying Doctor is announced as the official charity partner for the 2019 Vivid festival.
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Zaviah's story
14 Mar 2019"For children in Bourke it is nearly a five-hour drive to Dubbo which would mean an overnight stay for families who would have to take time off work and take the children out of school just to see a dentist."
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The Flying Doctors Dental Team - Keeping children smiling all over NSW
08 Mar 2019“It’s the feeling that I can make a difference by educating a child, so their smile will last a lifetime, is what I love about my job."
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Boy's ordeal ends with 'magical' Flying Doctor Flight
07 Mar 2019“The Flying Doctor means everything to us because we are so isolated. I have always had such a great respect and appreciation for them,”
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