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Stroke scanner hits the skies

22 Jul 2025

The RFDS has taken to the skies with the latest in stroke detection technology, in collaboration with the Australian Stroke Alliance and technology company EMVision.

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22 Jul 2025

It takes a 'virtual' village to raise a bush baby

On a rural sheep and cattle station, Laura Hewitt begins her mornings much like any other mum – only her nursery spans hundreds of kilometres.

It takes a 'virtual' village to raise a bush baby
22 Jul 2025

Medical supplies on the fly: Introducing 'BiBi planes'

A groundbreaking project is trialling the use of drone technology to deliver critical medical supplies to remote Aboriginal communities in the NT.

Medical supplies on the fly: : Introducing 'BiBi planes'
22 Jul 2025

Care at your fingertips: Bushlink is here!

The RFDS has launched Bushlink – a dedicated online bookings platform for primary health patients in SA.

Bushlink
22 Jul 2025

Crossword: Cruise the clues

Test your knowledge with this fun jumble of aviation, health and Aussie trivia.

Crossword: Cruise the clues
21 Jul 2025

Volunteers soar above: 2025 Meritorious Service Awards

The RFDS was honoured to present three long-serving volunteers with Meritorious Service Awards this year.

2025 RFDS SA/NT Meritorious Service Awards
18 Jul 2025

A Breath of Confidence: Suzie's Smoke-Free Journey

For Suzie, giving up smoking was a challenge that stretched over years. She was stuck in a cycle of stopping and starting that never went anywhere for long. But something changed when she connected with RFDS Tasmania.

Nicotine Management client, Suzie with her dog at St Helens
03 Jul 2025

#140 New Mum Lil was Bleeding Out on her Bathroom Floor

Remote station mum Lil experienced a frightening Postpartum Hemorrhage

Lil Bryant pictured with her two young children
02 Jul 2025

A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities

A new initiative delivering high-speed public Wi-Fi to outback towns will help transform healthcare access for residents, workers and visitors in remote South Australia.

A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities
26 Jun 2025

#139 Ben Brooksby Bares All - Meet Australia's Naked Farmer!

It takes guts to get your gear off - and guts to talk about mental health. Meet Naked Farmer founder, Ben Brooksby.

Ben Brooksby is the founder of the Naked Farmer
23 Jun 2025

RFDS Tasmania Launches Anti-Vaping Program at Port Dalrymple School

Developed in collaboration with Port Dalrymple School in George Town, the RFDS Tasmania Anti-Vaping Program is an engaging, evidence-based information session tailored specifically to George Town students.

RFDS Tasmania anti-vaping team at Port Dalrymple School
19 Jun 2025

#138 Fergus's Fight to Survive - after Flipping his 4WD

Fergus and his fellow station workers on horseback at Brunette Downs

Jackaroo Fergus Gunn pictured at Brunette Downs
17 Jun 2025

Royal Flying Doctor Service once again bound for the Bash in 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is once again taking flight for the Mundi Mundi Plains as an official charity partner of the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash festival.

RFDS joins the Mundi Mundi Bash
13 Jun 2025

Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2025 announced

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is humbled to have been announced, for the 5th consecutive year, as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted’ charity brand in the Readers Digest Trusted Brands Australia 2025.

Chief Exec RFDS Emma Buchanan receiving award from Cathy Johnson from Readers Digest
12 Jun 2025

#137 Camille Overcame Anorexia as an Outback Teenager

WA cattle station manager, Camille McClymont, overcame Anorexia as an outback teenager.

Camille and her young son Lachlan on an outback muster
10 Jun 2025

Our numbers tell a critical story

Numbers are important at tax time. At the Royal Flying Doctor Service, our numbers show why your help is critical in Western Australia.

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