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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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Flynn flies on next generation $20 note
22 Feb 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is honoured to see its legacy continue on the next generation $20 banknote design revealed today by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
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Flying Doctor visit saved my life
21 Feb 2019When Belinda went for a check-up at the Flying Doctor clinic in Tilpa she knew something wasn’t right. What she didn’t know was how that visit would save her life.
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Flying Doctor’s mental health services expand to reach more remote communities
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Lightning Ridge Support Group earns big returns for the RFDS
18 Jan 2019The first recycling scheme in north-west NSW has pulled the community together and exceeded its own expectations for fundraising for the RFDS.
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A small boy’s rescue by his heroes
18 Jan 2019“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."
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Message from South Eastern Section President Ruth Sandow
17 Jan 2019Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, reflects the 90th anniversary year of the RFDS in 2018 and the inspirational development of the aeromedical service that remains vital today.
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