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Mental health crisis in remote Australia, Flying Doctors say

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The Royal Flying Doctors provide crucial services to some of Australia's most remote regions, but the organisation says mental health services are in a state of crisis.


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By Matthew Connellan

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The Royal Flying Doctors provide crucial services to some of Australia's most remote regions, but the organisation says mental health services are in a state of crisis.



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