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Capturing the stories that shape our history
More detailsThank you for saving my life
Just a year ago, Tom faced a fight for his life after he was bitten by a deadly Eastern Brown snake just outside Coonabarabran.
Your appreciation empowers emergency care
Thanks to the thoughtfulness of our supporters, Emergency Retrieval team members in Dubbo and Broken Hill were inspired working through the holiday season to provide life-saving care.
Ocean Dunes Fundraising a hole-in-one for RFDS Tasmania
Five dollars a hit doesn’t seem like a lot, but over the course of the year the Ocean Dunes Hole-In-One Challenge has raised $12,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania.
Thank you for saving their lives
Here’s a special video from the Flying Doctor to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you made possible in 2024.
Connecting Queensland communities with Starlink
RFDS (Queensland Section) has successfully installed the leading satellite service, Starlink, to boost connectivity and efficiency for crews delivering healthcare services in the furthest corners of the state.
New Aboriginal artwork at Jandakot base
Jandakot has recently undergone a makeover, thanks to the hard work of RFDS WA Head of Nursing, Paul Ingram who commissioned Aboriginal artwork to be displayed around the base.
6 Ways to Help Your Kids Brush Their Teeth
Getting your kids to brush their teeth can sometimes feel like trying to herd cats. Read on for six strategies to help you win the teeth-brushing battle.
RFDS to open its first permanent GP clinic in Kalgoorlie
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) will open its first permanent GP clinic in Kalgoorlie in 2025 to support the growing demand for primary health care in the Goldfields.
A story of survival
Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) saved his life.
RFDS Extends Heartfelt Thanks to Staff and Supporters This Holiday Season
Tis the season to put your feet up – however the Royal Flying Doctor Service will continue to provide 24/7 care over the holiday period.
Wendy takes the win
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the 2024 Outback Explorer Competition winners.
Call for airstrip owners to assist the RFDS
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched an awareness campaign in regional Western Australia to improve safety for patients and crews at small airstrips.
The Murray’s are forever thankful
This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our Dubbo base and reflecting on our incredible stories of lives saved.
The RFDS committed to the Best for the Bush – in partnership with the Australian Government
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to have yesterday signed a long-term Strategic Partnership with the Australian Government until 2031-32, cementing the shared commitment to together improve the health of people in rural and remote communities.
Helping nurses to become midwives
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is offering midwifery scholarships to registered nurses to help them gain the qualifications they need to become a flight nurse for RFDS.
