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Brought back to life... twice

Brought back to life... twice: Colleen's story

24 May 2024

Richard Elliott thought he’d lost the love of his life when his partner Colleen Pickering’s heart stopped not once, but twice, in the middle of the night – in the middle of the outback.

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Dr. James Padley

Flying Doctor awarded top honour

23 Oct 2021

RFDS Central Operations Rural Generalist Dr James Padley has been awarded 2021 Rural Registrar of the Year.

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Shirley's Sliding Door

Shirley's Sliding Door

25 Sep 2021

"When her first cardiac arrest happened it was well and truly out of the blue.”

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Mt. Gambier PTF

Celebrating one year of RFDS Mount Gambier PTF

20 Aug 2021

The RFDS joined SA's South-East community in July to mark the official launch and first anniversary of its first regional undercover Patient Transfer Facility.

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COVID-19 vaccination

RFDS ‘rolls up’ for COVID-19 vaccinations in outback SA

29 Jun 2021

RFDS clinicians have this week launched its COVID-19 vaccination program at 14 locations across outback South Australia.

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2021 Wings For Life Gala raises $300,000

CLUB CABARET wows the crowds

23 Jun 2021

The annual RFDS ‘Wings For Life’ Gala hosted in South Australia was the hottest ticket in town last Saturday, with 900 guests immersing themselves in the glitz and glamour of the 2021 theme – CLUB CABARET.

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'Like' the new RFDS Central Operations Facebook page

07 May 2021

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Making Tracks

06 May 2021

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When every minute matters

28 Apr 2021

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