John Flynn was a man with a dream. The outback of Australia was a land of risk and adventure. It was also a land of isolation and danger.Flynn wanted to create a “mantle of safety” across the outback. He set up hospitals, hostels, nursing homes and welfare centres, and created the world’s first aerial medical service – the Royal Flying Doctor Service.Flynn had a simple philosophy. He believed that if you start with an idea, nothing can stop it.Find out more about this man who brought medical service to Australia's outback and why he has more memorials dedicated to him than any other Australian.15-Minute biographies.Ages 8 and up.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.