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10 Oct 2025

From doorbell to diagnosis: How digital health is saving lives in the outback

The RFDS’s Australian-first Virtual Emergency Centre in William Creek has completed a successful first year of operation – providing life-saving 24/7 emergency medical care without a health professional physically in the room.

10 Oct 2025

RFDS supports breast cancer patients in the Outback through partnership with McGrath Foundation

Since 2011, the RFDS has employed a dedicated McGrath Cancer Care Nurse supporting people experiencing breast cancer based in Broken Hill, funded by the McGrath Foundation.

09 Oct 2025

RFDS and Filmmaker Jason King unite to shine a light on mental health in the bush

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) and Broken Hill filmmaker Jason King are proud to announce a powerful new partnership in support of the upcoming impact documentary: The Jordan Liberty Project.

09 Oct 2025

headspace day - making space for more good stuff

This year’s headspace day is an opportunity for young people across Far North Queensland to pause and reflect on ways to make space for the things that matter to their mental health and wellbeing.

08 Oct 2025

From flight nurse to flood recovery

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Senior Mental Health Clinician, Timna, has embraced a new role that blends her passion for health and disaster recovery, supporting communities across Western Queensland.

06 Oct 2025

Wellbeing wonders

This Queensland Mental Health Week, we’re shining a light on the simple steps anyone can take to boost their wellbeing.

01 Oct 2025

Aeromedical Training Academy celebrates one-year milestone

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of the Aeromedical Training Academy in Bundaberg.

30 Sep 2025

RFDS Victoria and Amplitude Energy extend partnership

RFDS Victoria joined Amplitude Energy in Orbost for the Community Breakfast event.

29 Sep 2025

RFDS Season 3 takes off

Mark your calendars: Australia’s award-winning series, RFDS, is set to premiere its awaited Season 3 this week.

29 Sep 2025

RFDS TV Show Returns with Season 3 Premiere This October

Australia’s most loved outback drama, RFDS, is set to return with its highly anticipated third season, premiering Wednesday, 1 October at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.

27 Sep 2025

Aunty Joyce Crombie’s gift to become an important centrepiece

A powerful new artwork by respected Aboriginal Elder and artist Aunty Joyce Crombie was today donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Longreach Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

26 Sep 2025

New RFDS Scholarship Gives UTAS Students a Front-Row Seat to Rural Health

A new RFDS Tasmania scholarship is giving University of Tasmania (UTAS) Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science students the chance to be part of vital rural health services.

26 Sep 2025

Fly-in vaccines help fight flu and fever

The RFDS recently partnered with major beef producer AACo to deliver a fly-in vaccination clinic to workers at Brunette Downs Station, NT.

25 Sep 2025

Their undefeatable commitment and your persistent kindness

Meet our incredible Emergency Retrieval team whose regular ongoing cutting edge training wouldn’t be possible without your support.

22 Sep 2025

Landing fees waived means big savings for the RFDS

The Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) has again thrown its support behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) by waiving over $135k in landing fees at Hervey Bay and Maryborough airports.