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Brought back to life... twice: Colleen's story
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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Regional Patient Transfer Facility marks first 100 days
01 Sep 2020The RFDS Mount Gambier Patient Transfer Facility – the first of its kind in regional South Australia – has completed its first 100 days of service to the community.
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Timewarp Trivia a success for all generations
31 Aug 2020More than 600 trivia buffs tested their general knowledge in the Flying Doctor's second online quiz fundraiser spotlighting music, film and cultural touchstones throughout the decades.
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A narrow escape on the Nullarbor
26 Aug 2020Chris Franks is lucky to be alive after he rolled his vehicle near Cook, South Australia. Flight Nurse Cameron Sims tells his story.
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RFDS powers the Territory with purpose-built aeromedical jet
22 Jul 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has unveiled its $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.
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Celebrating one year of service
09 Jun 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations is celebrating one year of service for its RFDS Medi-Jet 24 – the ultimate intensive care unit that launched a new era in Australian aeromedical care.
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Our sky-high message of thanks
14 May 2020To mark the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife, RFDS Central Operations has taken its appreciation for its nurses sky-high.
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To all Nurses & Midwives
12 May 2020An open letter from RFDS Central Operations Chairman Peter de Cure and Chief Executive Tony Vaughan ASM for International Year of the Nurse & Midwife.
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Meet Our Nurses: Anne Alexander
11 May 2020As a Remote Area Nurse, Anne Alexander embraces the local community spirit as part of her day-to-day job.
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