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Above and beyond: The Flight Nurses of the outback
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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Taking care of your mental wellbeing
20 Sep 2018Our mental health team shares some tips about how to take care of yourself, where to go for help, and explains how the RFDS helps.
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Launceston engineer wins national award
28 Aug 2018Launceston Engineer Greg Foot has been recognised by the Federation Board of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at an award ceremony in Canberra. Greg was presented the award by Minister for Rural Health Bridget McKenzie
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A lasting legacy
27 Aug 2018I am hoping that the bequest that I am leaving the Flying Doctor will continue to help in some small way
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Message from the president
27 Aug 2018Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, lives at Pimpara Lake Station, 200km north of Broken Hill. Like many other farmers in far western NSW, Ruth and her family are dealing with one of the worst droughts on record. Here, she shares her experiences and personal photos of what she’s seeing on the land.
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New aircraft means more healthcare to more people
27 Aug 2018Aeroplanes are both a practical necessity and a magical part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. So when a new aeroplane joins the team it is cause for celebration. This year there was even more reason to rejoice with four new aircraft joining our growing fleet!
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All about Aaron
23 Aug 2018As the unofficial mascot, Fly Dog Aaron loves being part of the RFDS!
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Drought isn’t just about rain
22 Aug 2018Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help our farmers through the drought.
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Centenary grant supports kids’ dental health
09 Aug 2018The help of the Commonwealth Bank and the Dubbo Support Group is hugely valued as it allows us to push ahead and continue to improve the dental health of people living in and around Bourke...
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