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RFDS to launch Primary Health Care in Clermont
More detailsCaring for children in remote communities
Our Primary Health Care team are passionate about the health, wellbeing and development in children and are providing weekly Child Health Clinics in Gregory to help families in the Gregory and Bidunggu communities.
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#78 Australia, to the USA, to Kenya and back home again
Dr. Mardi Steere, now a vital member of the RFDS, returned to her hometown of Adelaide five years ago after a diverse medical career abroad. In this interview, she reflects on her journey to becoming a doctor, her overseas adventures, and delivering essential healthcare to rural and remote Australia
Blending passions
Self-described as an “emergency physician, fitness fanatic, marine fishkeeping enthusiast and #FOAMed explorer,” Dr William See arrived in Charleville in February 2023 to take up the position of Medical Officer at the RFDS base – and has taken the role and the community to his heart.
Serving remote communities on the road
A self-styled ‘country kid’ and a second-generation dentist, Lynlee grew up in Rockhampton and studied at James Cook University in Cairns.
RFDS & Cooper Energy Announce 3 Year Partnership Extension
RFDS Victoria is pleased to share Cooper Energy's Legacy Foundation has signed another three-year partnership agreement, continuing its support of RFDS Victoria’s rural health programs.
#77 Dr Katrina Starmer tells how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor
Dr Katrina Starmer works with our RFDS Queensland team. Katrina tells of how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor, years ago, when she was out mustering on a remote property that belonged to the family of her school friend. Listen today!
RFDS receives grant under the NGO Flood Recovery Program
The RFDS is delighted to receive government recognition for our life-saving work delivering health clinics to flood-affected rural areas across NSW, with a $200,000 grant to help sustain these life-saving services as communities continue to recover from the devastation.
Royal Flying Doctor Service set to open GP clinic in Condobolin
The Central West NSW town of Condobolin will soon have access to increased local medical services
Josie Alec joins RFDS WA Board
RFDS WA is proud to announce Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) traditional owner and business identity Josie Alec has joined its Board of Directors.
#76 Stephen Peacocke reflects on playing 'flight nurse Pete' in 'RFDS
Had a lovely, relaxed chat with renowned Australian actor, Stephen Peacocke, who plays flight nurse 'Pete Emerson' on the RFDS TV drama. We talk about growing up in regional NSW, mustering cattle by motor-bike on a remote station, becoming an actor, and then his most recent work on set as 'Pete'.
There’s more than one red belly in the sky this Christmas!
There’s more than one red belly in the sky this Christmas!
#75 Interview with renowned Australian actor and writer Ian Meadows
Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of RFDS TV Drama Series 3 in a revealing podcast episode. Writer Ian Meadows spills secrets, promising authentic, intense stories, giving a sneak peek into the captivating world of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Statement - RFDS (Queensland Section) Nurses EBA
Our nurses have voted over the past three days on the proposed RFDS enterprise agreement.
RFDS Embraces New Partnership with HCF, Strengthening Commitment to Rural and Remote Health
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, have announced a new multi-million-dollar major national partnership to support the health and wellbeing of rural and remote Australians.
