We had them out to our station on two occasions and each of my nearest 3 neighbours needed the intensive care that they provide en route to hospital in Carnarvon, too. And all that in just a few short years.
Life in remote areas has its own dangers and the security lifeline that is the RFDS is very special. When we were there, they also provided the only communication network via their skeds and the following galah session.
Memories...kaz