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A Joker, a snake bite and an RFDS flight: Karen’s unforgettable journey

25 Aug 2026

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30 Jan 2020

"I'm 26 weeks pregnant. It's too early to give birth."

Juarne was in labour at only 26 weeks pregnant.

27 Jan 2020

Australia Day achievements

Flying Doctor staff and volunteers were recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.

26 Jan 2020

The Hon. Amanda Vanstone Awarded AO

We congratulate the Honourable Amanda Vanstone who was conferred an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the 2020 Australia Day Honours List for distinguished service to “the Parliament of Australia, to the people of South Australia, and to the community.

24 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor's world-first aeromedical jet on show for Australia Day

RFDS Western Operations chief pilot Albin Unger will be operating the Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft as it does two laps around the iconic Swan River at the City of Perth sky show event on Sunday at approximately 4.45pm.

24 Jan 2020

Just in time

When Leah was born, doctors detected a heart murmur and needed the RFDS.

24 Jan 2020

Meet our staff

Meet our dedicated pilots and doctors.

24 Jan 2020

The Flying Doctor saves the day

The Flying Doctor saves the day for young, Lachie.

23 Jan 2020

RFDS scholarship supports rural health students

RFDS Victoria is supporting regional students studying nursing or allied health by offering four Give Them Wings scholarships. As well as $3,000 towards study expenses, the scholarship includes a day with one of our health care or patient transport teams to build hands on experience.

22 Jan 2020

Transport service a lifeline for Pat and Allan

Allan’s eyesight isn’t what it used to be, which had made it impossible for the Heathcote local and his wife Pat to attend medical appointments in Bendigo, 50km away. Thankfully, Flying Doctor Community Transport can help people like Pat Allan get to vital medical appointments.