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Sister Myra Blanch

Above and beyond: The Flight Nurses of the outback

28 Mar 2025

For nearly a century, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has brought critical care throughout the bush, bolstered by a team of Flight Nurses - highly skilled, unshakable under pressure, and dedicated to delivering care where it’s needed most.

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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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Dominic and family

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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Volunteers needed to restore historic aircraft for Flying Doctor

04 Mar 2019

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Flynn flies on next generation $20 note

22 Feb 2019

The 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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Belinda Bennet

Flying Doctor visit saved my life

21 Feb 2019

When 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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A smile belongs on every child

06 Feb 2019

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Flying Doctor’s mental health services expand  to reach more remote communities

Flying Doctor’s mental health services expand to reach more remote communities

23 Jan 2019

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Lightning Ridge Support Group

Lightning Ridge Support Group earns big returns for the RFDS

18 Jan 2019

The 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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