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More detailsYou're the reason Hamish is here today
Hamish received rapid critical care after a motorbike accident at Cameron’s Corner and credits this experience for inspiring his mission to help others stay safe.
Renewed support from Beach to bush
Beach Energy has extended its major sponsorship of RFDS SA/NT to support the continual upgrade of Flying Doctor aircraft and life-saving equipment.
Birtles & Bean Complete Their Epic Journey raising funds for the RFDS
Matthew Benns and Warren Brown’s journey retracing Francis Birtles’ historic trek has raised over $120,000 to support life-saving RFDS services.
The Flying Doctor teams up with Brisbane Broncos
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is proud to join the Brisbane Broncos Charity Partner Program, sponsored by loans.com.au.
RFDS Budget Submission seeks greater primary healthcare access in the bush
In the 2025-26 Commonwealth Budget, the RFDS is driven by the recently finalised Strategic Partnership with the Australian Government to address the significant health needs of those living in rural and remote parts of our country, seeking further investment in primary healthcare services.
Flying Doctor is Australia’s ‘Most Reputable Charity’ for 13th year, says Charity RepTrak ™ 2024
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has once again ranked first in the Charity Benchmark 40 by Charity RepTrak - and has done so for 13 of the 14 years that the study has been conducted.
Flying high at Broken Hill’s newest tourist attraction
The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) new Outback Heritage Experience officially open to visitors thanks to $5.5 million in funding support from the NSW Government.
How You Can Support Your Youth's Mental Health
Our Mental Health Team Leader, Meagan Chivers, wants parents of youth to know that open communication is crucial in helping them cope when times get tough.
Our bank account has changed, but our mission hasn’t
We have changed banks to provide you with more options and better security when donating to the RFDS in WA.
A risk of rupture and a race against time: Robert's story
As time ticked by, Robert had a tight window to travel 3,000km across the country for life-saving surgery.
Desert dinner drama: Josh's story
When Josh Larven felt his lip start to swell at an outback pub, he had a sinking feeling of what was to come.
All set for all terrain: Flying Doctor launches new remote ambulance
The Flying Doctor has hit the road in 2025 with a new all-terrain ambulance – the first of its kind in South Australia.
Small patient, big complications: Ratna’s story
More than a thousand kilometres stood between young mum Ratna Wilis and the hospital that could help her newborn son.
Top End training ground for care in the air
Charles Darwin University celebrated the inaugural graduates of Australia’s first Master of Aeromedical Retrieval qualification – an innovative program developed alongside the Flying Doctor.
Passion fuels a legacy of care
Anne’s lifelong passion for flying has inspired her to leave a gift in her Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).
