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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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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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RFDS Pilot Chris Thompson

World Pilots' Day

25 Apr 2022

April 26 marks World Pilots’ Day – a day where we celebrate and recognise the many contributions of pilots who safely connect millions of passengers around the world every year.

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Rural mum's rare scare

Rural mum's rare scare

25 Feb 2022

When pregnant mum Anna Nunn woke up with an earache on her remote station, little did she know she was in for the shock of her life.

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RFDS Trades Assistant Dave Rose

From pups to planes: meet the man behind the mask

25 Feb 2022

Meet RFDS Trades Assistant Dave Rose, who spends hours each day at our Adelaide Base keeping our aeromedical fleet clean and safe from COVID-19.

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Keeping the Flying Doctor flying

Keeping the Flying Doctor flying: February 2022 fundraising recap

25 Feb 2022

Despite challenging COVID-19 restrictions during the back end of 2021, RFDS Auxiliaries and Support Groups together with the wider community went above and beyond to help keep the Flying Doctor flying.

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RFDS Meritorious Service Awards 2021

RFDS volunteers awarded for exceptional service

25 Feb 2022

At the end of 2021, RFDS Central Operations was honoured to present four Meritorious Service Awards, which recognise exceptional service by volunteers to the Flying Doctor.

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RFDS Marree Community Health Service

RFDS marks official launch of Marree Community Health Service

11 Feb 2022

Deputy Premier of South Australia Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP officially opening the RFDS Marree Community Health Service

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RFDS Renmark Patient Transfer Facility

RFDS Patient Transfer Facility to enhance safety and care in the Riverland

07 Feb 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to build a dedicated Patient Transfer Facility in Renmark, the first of its kind in the Riverland.

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