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SUMMER 2023
Remembering Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II
We pay tribute to a life of duty.
2 CEO WELCOME
Stepping
LOOKING
BACK AND
Forward
Happy New Year! And, of course, no issue of Your Flying
Doctor magazine would be complete without
As we begin 2023, I’m delighted to bring you a newborn… and this time, we’re bringing you
this new year issue of Your Flying Doctor three!
magazine.
First up is Jess Harvey whose baby, Darby,
2022 was another exciting year for the threw everyone’s plans into disarray by
Flying Doctor in Queensland. If you’ve been arriving a few weeks early. Turn to pages 4
following the latest news from our fleet, and 5 to find out more.
you’ll know we took delivery of the first of
seven new B360 aircraft in December 2021. Then turn to pages 6 and 7 to read how
Following an extensive fit-out, training and what should have been a routine flight with
test flights, the aircraft is about to go into two expectant mums turned into anything
service. but for Flight Nurse Courtney Bylett.
Turn to pages 16 and 17 to find out how your As you read Your Flying Doctor magazine, I
generosity is boosting the capabilities of the hope you feel a sense of pride at all you have
Flying Doctor in Queensland. helped us achieve for the people that live,
work and travel in Queensland. Every day,
While the B360 marks a significant step thousands of lives are made safer thanks to
forward for the Flying Doctor, we’ve also been your profound kindness and generosity.
looking back into the archives to bring you
some treasures from our past. Turn to page Warmest Wishes,
14 to have a look at what we’ve uncovered.
Towards the end of last year, we joined
the world to mourn Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II. It was almost 70 years ago that
the Queen visited our Broken Hill base and
bestowed our Royal charter. Meredith Staib
Chief Executive Officer
Turn to pages 10 and 11 to read our special
Royal Flying Doctor Service
tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
(Queensland Section)
LOCAL HERO 3
Principal Partner
RECOGNITION FOR A
Queensland Hero
Congratulations to
Cape York local, Emma
Jackson, on being
named the 2022 RFDS
Queensland Hero.
From selfless volunteers and
fundraisers to first responders
and healthcare advocates,
the annual RFDS Local Hero
Awards, proudly supported by Emma Jackson, 2022 RFDS Queensland Hero.
Ergon Energy Retail, recognise
Queenslanders from across stabilised by an RFDS crew of the RFDS, and it truly is
the state who have donated who then flew her to Cairns, a team effort, so thank you
their time and energy to where thanks to Emma’s to all of this year’s winners
support their community. bravery and never-give-up and nominees for the
spirit, she made a full recovery. unwavering support they
Emma lives with her family
provide to our communities
on Wolverton Station in the Now, Emma plans on using each and every day.”
Archer River region of Cape the $20,000 Ergon Energy
York. She was nominated Retail grant she’s won to Congratulations to all RFDS
for her help in saving Karryn create an equine assisted Local Hero Award winners.
Dolan’s life after she suffered learning program to improve Without them and the help
a ‘widow-maker’ heart attack the health and wellbeing of of kind supporters like you,
last year on the Jackson’s Cape York children. the RFDS would not be able
property. to take off.
Royal Flying Doctor Service
With the nearest hospital (Queensland Section) CEO,
700 kilometres away, Emma Meredith Staib, honoured the Show your love for
used a defibrillator machine extraordinary contribution
and performed CPR for an our RFDS Local
made by Emma and all of the
hour. 2022 nominees: Heroes by leaving a
message of support,
Karryn was taken by “Supporting Queensland
and we’ll be sure to
ambulance to Coen and communities is at the heart
pass it on.
Scan this
QR code.
4 PAST PATIENT
“I called my mum and just
cried; this wasn’t how I
planned it.” said Jess Harvey,
as she recalled going into
labour with baby, Darby.
She was at home, alone,
on a remote station – two
hours away from Richmond,
the nearest town, and more
than 500 kilometres from
her nearest tertiary hospital.
Her husband, Sam, was also
270 kilometres away at a
mustering camp.
With her contractions getting
closer and closer together,
Flight Nurse friends on the property drove
Leanne Ashbacher Jess the two hours to the
has a cuddle with
baby Darby. health service in town.
As there were no midwives
stationed at the health
best laid
THE service, the Mount Isa
Flying Doctor team received
an early morning call
from Retrieval Services
Queensland to assist.
RFDS Doctor Shima Ghedia
plans
was part of the Flying Doctor
crew that day, alongside
Flight Nurse Leanne
Ashbacher and Pilot Michael
Flood. Little Darby’s birth was
truly a group effort.
“Jess was an absolute
trooper; Sam was there to
support and cut the cord,
JESS WAS ONLY 35 WEEKS our Flight Nurse Leanne, was
incredible, and even our pilot
PREGNANT WHEN SHE AWOKE
got involved,” Dr Shima said.
IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT “The local staff at the health
WITH STRONG CONTRACTIONS. centre were also overjoyed.”
PAST PATIENT 5
Photo courtesy of Richmond Shire Council
Richmond from above.
Richmond is over
five hour's drive
from Townsville.
Darby was the first baby Doctor for many years, “They were unreal, I cannot
to be born at the health so this was a wonderful thank them enough. If it
service in Richmond in 15 achievement. I’m so proud of wasn’t for them, I don’t know
years. the whole team and this was what I would’ve done.”
certainly a day all involved
RFDS Pilot Michael also won’t forget any time soon.”
Your support
had an extra reason to
celebrate that day. When Jess and baby Darby were
the team touched back flown by the RFDS crew to
down in Mount Isa, he hit his Townsville for further care
milestone of 10,000 flight and were soon back at is what makes stories
hours. Dr Shima said: home, settling into life as a
like this possible.
family.
“Michael has been flying Thanks for being part
for more than 22 years and Jess said the whole team of the team.
has worked with the Flying were incredible:
6 PAST PATIENT
FOUR LIVES, ONE FLIGHT AND A
labour of love
When Flight Nurse Courtney Bylett received a call from Retrieval Services
Queensland to support the transfer of two women in their third trimester,
experience told her she should prepare for any and every eventuality.
“Both sounded very stable,
but all flight nurses know
never to trust a pregnant
woman at 28,000 feet, let
alone two of them,” she
joked, recalling that night.
Although both women were
initially stable, Chantel, who
was 34 weeks pregnant, had
high blood pressure and
Julianne – the other patient,
and co-incidentally Chantel’s
step-mum – was measuring
closer to 28 weeks, despite
being 32 weeks pregnant.
Julianne was headed to
Toowoomba for growth
scans and Chantel was
on her way to Brisbane to
assess the potential need for
induced labour.
But, shortly into the flight,
this straight-forward
hospital transfer suddenly
took a worrying turn.
“We were about 20 minutes
To look at them now, you'd
never know the boys' lives out of Toowoomba when
were once at risk. my gut instinct was proven
PAST PATIENT 7
right,” recalled Flight Nurse pilot that I wasn’t sure if the
Courtney. “Julianne was sitting plane could go any faster,
in a chair, and something but he needed to put on
didn’t look right, she claimed the red stripes and get us to
simple discomfort, but a Brisbane Airport as quickly as
physical check showed that he could.”
she was actually in labour.”
Courtney administered
Courtney knew Julianne’s medication that would
baby was too small for a delay labour for Julianne
Toowoomba delivery, so to reduce the risk of a mid-
the aircraft was immediately flight delivery and protect Ali and Lukah in hospital shortly
rerouted to Brisbane, where her unborn son, while also after birth.
Julianne’s baby could receive keeping Chantel steady
specialist infant care. throughout the journey.
When they arrived at
Brisbane Airport there were
two QAS ambulances and
another RFDS Flight Nurse
waiting on the tarmac.
Both Julianne and Chantel
made it safely to Mater
Hospital, where they received
care and calmness under
treatment to delay labour and
pressure, Courtney will be
help the women carry their
the first to admit it takes the
babies closer to full term.
efforts of many to make the
A few weeks later, two RFDS service possible.
healthy babies came into
You are a crucial part of the
Lukah and Ali were born on the the world – coincidentally
team that makes this life-
same day. on the same day!
saving work possible.
Despite living eight and
“It was about that time nine plus hours’ drive from
Chantel decided to join in the
fun,” Courtney said as she
Brisbane, your support for the
Flying Doctor ensured both
women were able to receive
Your Support
reflected on the frenzy.
specialist treatment during an ensures Queenslanders
Chantel’s blood pressure emergency. who live, work or play
began to rise, and she was
in ‘pre-eclampsia’, a very For Courtney, Julianne and in regional areas have
serious condition that can Chantel’s story is just one access to urgent
put the life of both mum tale from her 10-year-long medical care, no
and baby at risk. career at the RFDS as a Flight
matter the distance.
Nurse. And even though she
“I remember saying to the boasts world-class specialist
8 BEQUEST
Small town
supported the RFDS
(Queensland Section) for over
28 years. He truly understands
what it means to give back to
the local community.
When looking back at what
encouraged him to support
When Ian Merritt moved SPIRIT the RFDS, Ian said it was
during his first moments
as a teacher in Jundah.
from Brisbane to the
Coming from a capital city,
small town of Jundah in he was accustomed to
1977, he had no idea he for rural Queensland grew, having easy access to health
would still call regional moving to Blackall to teach services, learning quickly
Queensland home 45 before settling in Longreach how vulnerable those in
years on. – which has remained his isolated areas were without
home for 36 years. this basic right.
With a population of just over
100, it took almost no time at Since retiring from a It wasn’t until later in life
all for Ian to fall in love with long-standing career in that Ian experienced the
the small-town charm of education back in 2015, Ian Flying Doctor’s services
Jundah. He was just 21 years has immersed himself into for himself. In 2014, Ian
of age, when he traded city the local community. He recognised a need to
living in Brisbane to teach at a is currently the Company speak with a mental health
regional Queensland primary Secretary for the Australian clinician after feeling
school, it was here where Ian Age of Dinosaurs in symptoms of depression.
first learnt about the RFDS. Winton, has volunteered his He remembers walking into
The Flying Doctor, renowned administrative talents to local the local primary health care
by the Jundah community ambulance committees and clinic run by the RFDS and
as the lifeblood of regional show societies, and provides was met with an oustanding
life, was the beneficiary of a caretaking duties on farms level of support. After 12
community event. and properties across the months of counselling, he
Longreach area. felt equipped to tackle the
While Ian only spent a short world again on his own.
stint in Jundah, his love Ian has also generously
More recently, Ian’s wife
Lesley fell ill and needed
to be flown by RFDS from
Longreach to Rockhampton.
She found the crew to
be kind, warm and highly
supportive. It’s these
experiences that remind Ian
of why he has supported the
Flying Doctor for all this time.
Ian and Lesley are long-time
Living near the airport, Ian
supporters of the Flying Doctor. and his wife often lay awake
BEQUEST 9
The couple can hear the flying doctor
aircraft from their home in Longreach.
at night hearing the sound of
the Flying Doctor arriving to
support another community
member in need. For each
flight he hears, he feels
grateful that his beloved town
of Longreach, and all remote
areas of Queensland, can rely
on the Flying Doctor to keep
them healthy and safe.
Ian’s support of the Flying
Doctor continues to grow,
and he has left a gift in
his Will to help the RFDS
continue to save lives.
Ian and Lesley have both used
We are deeply grateful for the services of the Flying Doctor.
Ian’s kindness and generosity.
If you would like to find out
Thank you
more about leaving a gift to the
Flying Doctor in your Will, please
contact Michela Everett, Special
to all our wonderful Supporter Coordinator on
supporters who have 07 3541 4312 | meverett@rfdsqld.com.au or
chosen to leave a
Heather Stott, Senior Manager – Key Relationships on
07 3852 7586 | hstott@rfdsqld.com.au
Gift in Will like Ian.
10 ROYAL TRIBUTE
Queen Elizabeth //
REMEMBERING
HER MAJESTY
It was with great sadness that we learnt
of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in
September last year.
In 1954, just two years after she came to the
throne, the Queen visited the RFDS Broken Hill
Base and bestowed the Royal charter upon our
organisation. During her visit, the young Queen
received a tour of an aircraft and an explanation
of our services. She was left impressed with the
work of the men and women, and the attitudes
of the people who lived in rural and remote
communities:
“I have heard so much of the work of the Royal
Flying Doctor Service and the security and
comfort it brings to every part of the outback. I
would like to take this opportunity of paying a
tribute to its founder, the Reverend John Flynn,
and of expressing my admiration for those,
past and present, who have contributed to its
splendid work,” the Queen said during her visit.
Queen Elizabeth II addresses Her Majesty also made
Australians living in the Outback
during her visit in 1954. an address via the Flying
Doctor’s wireless to people
across the Australian
Outback.
"Your fortitude, your courage,
your humour, and your
friendliness, and of the
magnificent way in which you
have overcome the problems
of living in this region of
vast distances and great
loneliness,” the Queen said.ROYAL TRIBUTE 11
ROYAL VISITS TO QUEENSLAND
Queen Elizabeth
My only regret is that my MAY
1970
II and the Duke of
husband and I cannot
Edinburgh visits
visit some of you on
RFDS Mount Isa Base.
your stations and in your
homesteads."
The Queen also spoke
with a young mother, Mrs Queen Elizabeth
Mitchell, from Muloorina, MARCH
2002
II and Duke of
Lake Eyre. Mrs Mitchell told Edinburgh visits
the Queen “I am speaking RFDS Cairns Base.
from a wireless transceiver
300 miles from Your Majesty
at Broken Hill. We have
one child. My family is
very isolated, our nearest Prince William visits
MARCH
2011
settlement is 35 miles away.” Cairns Base (as
part of tour visiting
The Queen held a cyclone-affected
special place within our North Queensland).
organisation, and we have
been lucky enough to enjoy
several visits from both Her
Prince Charles and
Majesty, HRH Prince Phillip, NOVEMBER
2012
and other members of the his wife Camilla visit
Royal Family. Longreach. They
name a new aircraft
In 2002 she visited our for the Royal Flying
Cairns Base and spoke of Doctor Service.
her admiration and respect
for the people from the
Prince William and
bush and the importance of APRIL
2014
Kate Middleton
the RFDS's delivery of John
attend a Reception in
Flynn’s vision.
Brisbane and invite a
Queen Elizabeth lived a RFDS Pilot and Flight
long life devoted to duty, Nurse to attend.
family, faith and service.
We can all take inspiration Then HRH Prince
APRIL
2018
from her and give thanks for Charles visits the
the remarkable contribution RFDS Cairns Base.
she has made to the Flying
Doctor throughout her
historic reign.12 STAFF STORY
A challenge
career as a rural generalist
in Victoria, training in GP,
obstetrics, and anaesthetics.
But it was his move to
Queensland to locum in
honour
Innisfail that sparked Shaun’s
interest in the RFDS.
AND AN “Working in a small
community not far from
the Service’s major retrieval
asset in Cairns, I knew
people who worked for the
Flying Doctor and quickly
Dr Shaun Francis knows a thing or two about learned of the organisation’s
the challenges that come with living in rural and reputation as a lifeline for
remote areas of Australia. the bush,” recalls Shaun.
He grew up in rural Victoria, He completed his medical “I was immediately interested
but it wasn’t until Shaun degree at the University of in working for the RFDS
started his medical studies New South Wales and joined because it provided an
that he really understood the the Australian College of opportunity to use my clinical
profound impact local GPs Rural and Remote Medicine skills as a rural generalist in a
have on small country towns. (ACRRM). He spent his early complex and resource limitedSTAFF STORY 13
“Working for the RFDS
extends far beyond flying
out to pick up the critically
ill or injured — the Flying
Doctor is an advocate for
people in the bush and often
environment; I was attracted Shaun started a new position a voice for those who would
to the challenge.” as the State Virtual Health otherwise go unheard. The
Care Lead in October people we serve face regular
Shaun moved to Cairns in 2021. In his role, Shaun is challenges — drought,
2017 and started work as a responsible for overseeing isolation, farming accidents —
Doctor for the RFDS. The the expansion of the all without complaint. They’re
job is everything he hoped Flying Doctor’s telehealth so appreciative of the services
it would be and more. service, including the we provide even though we’re
“As a clinician it’s really implementation of a virtual just doing our jobs.
rewarding to be able to do ward which complements
our face-to-face service Their praise reminds us of
this in settings that have the important work we’re
little or limited resources, and the ability to remotely
doing but also motivates us
are geographically isolated manage and follow up with
to put in the extra yards to
and have patient populations our patients. provide the finest care to the
that are often complex and The development of our furthest corner.”
challenging,” said Shaun. virtual health service is just
Your Support
“In essence, we aim to one example of how your
deliver the same level of gifts support the Flying
care that would be available Doctor to expand our
at an ICU or tertiary hospital, services to reach more of
provides a lifeline
whether we’re 20,000 the people who need us.
to Queensland’s
ft in the air, on the side And for Shaun, it’s what
of the road in Western rural and remote
makes working for the RFDS
Queensland, or retrieving a communities.
so much more than just a job:
patient from the Cape.”14 ARCHIVES
STEP BACK IN
Join us as we take
a look into the
RFDS archives….
time
Excerpts from
the 1967-1968
Annual Report.
Letter from
Dr Tim O'Leary.
1950s newspaper
article about the
Flying Doctor.
Thank you to the late Margaret Shaw for leaving these treasures to the Flying Doctor. Margaret was a
life-long supporter of the RFDS and was a member of the Southern Downs Auxiliary for many years.GUIDING LIGHTS 15
An airstrip lighting kit ready
to be sent to a remote
airstrip, thanks to you.
The new airstrip lights
are easy to maintain
and cost effective.
LIGHTING
in the dark
THE WAY
people like you, he set about
making them available to
rural and remote Queensland.
They’re cost-effective (a
No matter where they above. Property owners have fraction of the cost of solar
are, Aussies know even resorted to directing lights), highly visible (can be
car headlights at the airstrip seen up to 30 miles away),
they can count on the
or making flares by lighting safer, convenient, low
world-class pilots of diesel-soaked toilet rolls. maintenance (no batteries
the Flying Doctor to
to go flat) and simple to set
deliver urgent medical RFDS Pilot, Nick Tully, recalls
up (require only a match
care. But in a night- one particular landing at night,
and fuel to operate, items
when a number of the LED
time emergency, it’s readily available on outback
flares lighting the airstrip failed.
essential our pilots can properties). Importantly, the
access a well-lit airstrip. “While all remote station new RFDS airstrip lanterns
landings at night pose will also assist in reducing
To reach remote communities, challenges, this retrieval the time it takes to respond
our pilots rely on private highlighted the importance safely to an emergency.
airstrips maintained by outback of adequate resources and
stations. We’re so thankful to airstrip preparation; it was the
Thanks to Your
community members who catalyst for my idea to source
ensure the airstrips are safe a low cost, low maintenance,
and illuminated when they’re safe and convenient
needed. alternative.” support, lanterns
But lighting outback are now lighting up
Nick extensively researched
airstrips presents many a more practical alternative remote airstrips across
challenges. LED flares can and eventually found a Queensland, ensuring
be unreliable and solar solution that will be a more safe landings for RFDS
lights are expensive and suitable option. So, with the aircraft.
can appear quite dim from extraordinary support of16 B360 UPDATE
B360 UPDATE:
Ready for action, THANKS TO YOU
The B360 on the tarmac
at Brisbane Airport.
The first of seven new The B360 touched down in The Beechcraft King Air
Beechcraft King Air Australia in December 2021 B360 CHW Turboprop
– the very first in the country. Aircraft has the capacity to
B360 aircraft joining
Following a state-of-the- fly further and faster and
the RFDS fleet in art fit-out, training and test land on rougher and shorter
Queensland will soon flights, the aircraft is about to runways than some of our
begin flying patients. go into service. existing fleet.
THE B360'S JOURNEY TO BRISBANE
Our new aircraft had an incredible
journey to get to us: Bangor, U
SA
Wichita USA
Pre-departure,
, Canada
Goose Bay AreaB360 UPDATE 17
Head of Flying Operations Resources, Maree Cummins “While the integrated
Shane Lawrey said the new said the cabin has been cabin concept includes a
B360 will join the existing designed to provide the connected control system
fleet of 20 King Air aircraft, finest care in the air. which will allow Flight Nurses
which travelled more than and Doctors to monitor
eight million kilometres “The back of the cabin has medical battery, oxygen
across Queensland in the been specially customised capacity and flow rates, and
past year. to make use of every inch of control cabin lighting, while
remaining seated.”
“The B360 aircraft will be
the fastest twin turboprop The B360 will boost the
aeromedical King Air aircraft Flying Doctor’s capabilities in
in the country,” Mr Lawrey Queensland. But advances
said. like this would simply not be
possible without your support.
“Along with reducing pilot The customised interior
makes patient transfers
workload, the upgraded easier and quicker.
Meredith Staib, Chief
engines, five bladed Executive Officer, RFDS
composite propellers and space and create an intensive (Queensland Section) had
anti-skid braking system will care unit in the sky,” Ms this to say about the new
enhance aircraft performance Cummins said. aircraft:
and efficiency – allowing our
crews to fly further and faster “The innovative stretcher “Like all RFDS services, the
to reach patients.” system, which integrates innovative fit-out of this
seamlessly with Queensland aircraft simply wouldn’t be
And it’s not just our pilots Ambulance Service stretchers, possible without the support
who are excited about the is also a first-of-its-kind of our amazing donors,
possibilities offered by their for fixed-wing aircraft in fundraisers, and partners
new aircraft. Queensland and will make it – so to each and every one
quicker and easier to transfer of you, thank you for your
Nurse Manager Aeromedical incredible support.”
Training and Clinical patients on and off the aircraft.
Belgrade, Serbia
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Luxor, Egypt
Touching down
in Brisbane!
The Nile, Egypt18 RESCUE SWAG
to treating burns or a
WOULD YOU BE
emergency?
potentially deadly snake bite,
READY IN AN having a Rescue Swag in
your car, backpack, or even
under your work desk, helps
ensure you’re prepared, no
matter where you are.”
As the sole responder to a
remote area vehicle roll-
over in the ACT, volunteer
firefighter Jaimie Vincent was
extremely grateful to have a
Rescue Swag on hand.
With very little passing traffic
and limited phone reception
to call for help, Jaimie used
the Rescue Swag in her car
to provide vital first aid to the
two women in the vehicle.
“I used everything in that
swag, including the swag
itself. I felt prepared with the
workplace swag. I am truly
In 2022, the Flying profits flowing directly back thankful. I never leave home
Doctor in Queensland to support the Flying Doctor. without it,” said Jaimie.
joined forces with RFDS Doctor Shaun Francis
another iconic said being prepared for the
Queensland brand, unexpected is crucial.
Rescue Swag. “Minutes can mean the
Rescue Swag – the innovative difference between life and
range of portable, life-saving death, so being equipped
first aid kits and supplies – is with even basic supplies to
now owned by the RFDS provide medical assistance
(Queensland Section), with all can make all the difference
in an emergency,” Dr
Francis said.
Jamie used her Rescue Swag to
“From administering CPR provide vital first aid at a vehicle roll
over.
Be prepared in any emergency. Scan here or
visit rescueswag.com.au to secure your exclusive
RFDS Supporter 10% discount on your kit today.
The Rescue Swag contains life-
saving first-aid supplies. Include code Supporter10 at checkout.RECIPES 19
Iconic Queenslander, Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen's
pumpkin scones were famously loved by Her
Majesty and Prince Charles on their visits to
Queensland. Try them today:
PUMPKIN
Scones
1 tablespoon butter
METHOD:
Cooking method: Beat
together butter, sugar and
salt with electric mixer till
light and fluffy.
Add egg, then pumpkin
½ cup sugar
and stir in the flour.
¼ teaspoon salt
Turn dough onto a floured
1 egg
board and cut into circles.
1 cup mashed pumpkin
Place on a tray on the top
(cold)
shelf of a very hot oven
2 cups self-raising flour
(225-250c) for 15-20
minutes.
Remove from oven, allow
to cool and serve with
butter and onion relish.
DUBONNET
Gin
And why
not enjoy AND
the Queen’s
favourite
tipple….?
1 ½ ounces gin
¾ ounce Dubonnet Rouge
Lemon twist, for garnish
METHOD:
Gather the ingredients and pour
into a mixing glass with ice cubes.
Stir well then strain into a chilled
cocktail glass. Garnish with the
lemon twist. Serve and enjoy.
Variation: If you switch the
proportions of the two ingredients
and use 1 ½ ounces Dubonnet to
¾ ounce gin, you would have a
cocktail called the Queen Mother.WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM
you! 12-year-old RFDS supporter Meg recently
wrote to tell us about her plans for the future.
Congratulations Meg on achieving your
National First Aid Certificate. We reckon
it won’t be long before we’re welcoming
you to the Flying Doctor team.
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