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An outback nightmare

An outback nightmare: Lil's story

25 Nov 2024

With blood splayed across the white tiles of her bathroom, Lil’s family and friends arrived to what looked like a scene from a horror movie.

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RFDS mental health patient Jo French

A rural lifeline: Jo's story

30 May 2022

As increasing emotional stress pushed outback station owner Jo French to breaking point, her family made a life-saving phone call.

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RFDS Vaccination Nurse Jodie Tayler on Galinwin'ku

Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End

30 May 2022

On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.

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Nullarbor Roadhouse

Relief for roadhouses

30 May 2022

Get insight into how the RFDS provides support and medical care to outback roadhouses through 'fly-in' clinics.

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Loretta Reynolds

Loretta's lasting legacy

30 May 2022

The RFDS Central Operations Board was proud to acknowledge Loretta Reynolds with Life Membership for her long-standing contribution to the organisation.

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Marree in the making

Making Marree: Behind the scenes

30 May 2022

"World Class Health Care: Under a Sky Full of Stars" is a short documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the making of the new RFDS Marree Community Health Service.

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RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility VR Experience

Tour the Territory

30 May 2022

Two iconic Australian stories. One iconic location. There is no better place than the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility to see, experience and learn about the Flying Doctor’s rich history.

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Kirsty Balnaves and Ellie Pollard

Delivering the 'vinest' care: Winery donates to the RFDS after family airlifted

13 May 2022

When Kirsty Balnaves decided to give to the Flying Doctor on behalf of her family’s winery, she had no idea the impact of her donation would be felt so close to home.

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International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day

11 May 2022

On May 12 each year, the world takes opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses makes across all healthcare settings.

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