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RFDS WA welcomes Fortescue’s renewed support for RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Fortescue to support the RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service for a further five years.
More detailsThe RFDS and Men's Shed are good for your health
Tasmanian men are significantly less likely to seek help early and are more likely to experience poorer health outcomes than women, prompting a new grassroots push bringing healthcare directly into local communities.
New aircraft joins RFDS WA fleet thanks to Rinehart Medical Foundation and Hancock Iron Ore
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia has officially welcomed a new Pilatus PC-12 PRO aircraft to its Jandakot base - the first of its kind to join the RFDS WA fleet.
RFDS Tasmania welcomes Robin Allardice
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania today confirms Robin Allardice has commenced as Chair of the Board.
Your tax donation can save lives
Donations support us as we serve the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world, an area of 2.5 million square kilometers and make a real difference to every one of the 29 patients that we retrieve each day.
All In: RFDS Marks National Reconciliation Week 2026
This National Reconciliation Week, the theme is All In, a call for every Australian to commit to reconciliation not as a one-off gesture, but as an ongoing, everyday action. For RFDS, that commitment is already at the heart of what we do. Here is how we are showing up this NRW 2026.
"It's a joy to wake up" - Neville's Story
When Neville talks about his life before connecting with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania, he doesn’t sugar coat it. He said, “I had cancer and wasn’t expected to live.”
RFDS Celebrates 98 Years of Providing Essential Health Care to Australians with Flying Doctor Day
On 17 May 2026, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) celebrates its 98th anniversary and Flying Doctor Day, commemorating nearly a century of unwavering commitment to delivering essential health care and emergency aeromedical services to Australians in need.
Royal Flying Doctor Service named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity for a sixth time
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has been named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards, marking the sixth time Australians have awarded this honour to the RFDS.
RFDS nurses recognised at Nursing and Midwifery Awards
Two healthcare professionals from the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) have been recognised for their exceptional service at the South Australian Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 2026.
Roy's Ride - 1300km for the Flying Doctor
When Roy Butler heard about our Lighting the Way Flare Tour, not only did he offer a message of support for our legacy in NSW, but he also offered his time, a motorbike and three days on the road advocating for remote and regional communities.
RFDS Tasmania Board Chair Named Tasmania’s Governor
RFDS Tasmania proudly congratulates Caroline Wells on her appointment as the 30th Governor of Tasmania, recognising her outstanding leadership, distinguished service, and unwavering commitment to the Tasmanian community.
Innovation, Partnership and Purpose: Inside the 2026 RFDS National Partnerships Event
Last week, our national partners came together to see firsthand how the Royal Flying Doctor Service is changing what is possible for communities like this.
RFDS and RAA forge new roads in community partnership
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) has welcomed RAA as a Community Partner, providing critical funding to support the RFDS’s aeromedical training simulator.
Celebrating the Flying Doctor at Tassie's historic hangar
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is marking 98 years of delivering life-saving healthcare across Australia with a community celebration held inside one of Tasmania’s most historic aviation spaces.
A breath of good fortune: Ron's story
For avid traveler Ron Wilson, hitting the road and heading out bush in his caravan is the ultimate bliss. But this time last year, he almost didn’t make it home.
