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Aeromedical retrievals: Dr James' story
Dr James Padley sees first-hand how families and communities rally in times of emergency. He is part of the Flying Doctor crew airlifting more than 9,000 South Australians and Northern Territorians every year.
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Remote primary health care: Kirsty's story
Raising four kids, two litters of puppies and 5,500 head of cattle on more than 8,000sq km of pastoral property adds up to a remarkable life for Kirsty and Cameron Williams, RFDS clients living on The Peake Station in SA's Far North.
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Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story
Shannon was 1,000 kilometres from home and unable to breathe - her first potentially fatal asthma attack.
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