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#136 Having a Ball in Broken Hill!
The Flying Doctor Podcast takes listeners on a remote rural road trip to the RFDS Base at Broken Hill.
More detailsYour Guide To Winter Wellbeing
As the winter months roll in, shorter days and colder temperatures can take a toll on our mental health. Here are some simple yet effective ways to support your mental health in the upcoming cooler months.
RFDS Tasmania's Menopause Masterclass
Imagine living in a community so remote that access to a wide range of shopping is a rare opportunity. For those on Flinders Island, a trip to “the big smoke” can consume a significant portion of the shopping budget. Travel and freight costs make even essential items a luxury.
National Reconciliation Week - Bridging Now to Next
At the RFDS, National Reconciliation Week a time to reflect, raise awareness, and foster meaningful conversations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. It’s an opportunity to deepen our understanding and strengthen mutual respect.
RFDS Tasmania Recycle Rally: Turning Waste into Healthcare Support
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania has joined the Recycle Rewards Program, giving communities a new way to support vital healthcare services while helping the environment.
#134 No Time For Makeup. A Magical Outback Medical Memoir
In this week’s episode we meet Dr. Elizabeth Green, a shining example of commitment and expertise in the world of rural medicine. Through her memoir.
A Night to Remember | Celebrating Broken Hill's 2025 Flying Doctor Ball
The 17th of May 2025 wasn't just our 97th birthday. It was also an evening of connection and celebration, as over 300 guests raised valuable funds at the 2025 Flying Doctor Ball in Broken Hill's Civic Centre.
Celebrating Flying Doctor Day 2025
May 17 is Flying Doctor Day, marking 97 years since the RFDS began operations, providing the finest care to the furthest corner for people in the bush.
#133 The Wild and Wonderful World of One Tree Island
Meet the caretakers - and RFDS medical chest custodians - of Qld's remote One Tree Island.
Paul's Story: From Cable Beach to Cardiac Care
“I just thought to myself, I need to get back up the beach and get someone to take me to hospital as soon as possible.”
Celebrating the role of flight nurses in delivering remote care
Ahead of Mother's Day and International Nurses Day, learn more about the midwifery skills of RFDS flight nurses.
#132 Finding a Rhyme and a Reason for Every Season
NSW farmer Wes Herring is writing bush poetry, to help tame the 'Black Dog' that nearly took his life.
Black Tie Ball raises $220,000 to support Flying Doctor
Rotary Club of Dubbo South Black Tie Ball attracts sellout attendance of 360 and raises money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service via the RFDS Dubbo Support Group.
Our biggest Flying Doctor Day yet!
On 17 May we’re celebrating the 97th anniversary of the first RFDS flight in 1928 – and we would love your help to spread the word and celebrate with us!
Adele's Story: "I've never had an asthma attack like this before"
Dr Adele Millard is an anthropologist, while working in a remote area outside of Newman she began experiencing what she assumed were thunderstorm asthma symptoms.
Chloe's Story: A tiny miracle born 3 months early
28 weeks pregnant, 700kms from Perth. Chloe was flown by the RFDS to Perth for urgent specialist care but before she could get inside, in the Fiona Stanley Hospital carpark, Henry was born.
