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RFDS to launch Primary Health Care in Clermont

31 Jul 2026

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07 Jun 2024

Woolworths shoppers dig deep to support the Flying Doctor

The annual Woolworths in-store fundraising campaign in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has proven a big success across Queensland and northern New South Wales, raising over $155,000.

06 Jun 2024

#94 Judy found her young grandson lying 'flat and unresponsive' in the hallway

Judy knew that time was critical for her unconscious grandson, but every ‘frantic few minutes felt like a lifetime.

31 May 2024

#93 Devoted mum and courageous cancer survivor, Julia, has put her heart inside a pocket

Despite plenty of setbacks and heartbreak along the way, Julia Peterson always knew she wanted to be a mum. So, when her son Taylor decided to arrive into the world 'sooner than planned', Julia and her husband Ryan faced the challenge of a premature baby with the same incredible strength and courage

31 May 2024

Thrilling journey across four states awaits participants in Outback Car Trek 2024

Participants in this year’s Outback Car Trek (OCT) will soon embark on a thrilling journey all to raise much-needed funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

29 May 2024

Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2024 announced

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ by the Australian Reader's Digest in their Trusted Brands survey of 2024.

27 May 2024

NRW 2024 - Now More than Ever

The #NRW2024 theme, Now More Than Ever, reminds us that now more than ever we need to finish the unfinished business of reconciliation.

24 May 2024

#92 Losing weight, eternally thirsty and feeling strange

Paige is a young mum, living in a remote station in the centre of Queensland. When Paige started to have an unquenchable thirst she did not realise the severity of her health situation.

24 May 2024

Brought back to life... twice: Colleen's story

Richard Elliott thought he’d lost the love of his life when his partner Colleen Pickering’s heart stopped not once, but twice, in the middle of the night – in the middle of the outback.

23 May 2024

New funding to boost RFDS health, research and education centre

The RFDS’s plans to construct a state-of-the-art health, research and education centre for Far North SA have been boosted by almost $1 million in funding from the SA Government.

23 May 2024

Paramedic turned patient: Sonia's story

For experienced paramedic Sonia Strong, finding herself in the back of an ambulance was an unnerving role reversal.

23 May 2024

S. Kidman & Co renews multi-million-dollar jet partnership

RFDS SA/NT has announced that S. Kidman & Co, one of Australia’s largest beef producers, will continue as its 'Jet Partner' for another four years.

22 May 2024

Protecting a special pocket of Australia: Health care meets conservation

Stationed at the intersection of Australia’s three central deserts, the challenges of accessing health care loom large for Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary managers, couple Luke Playford and Dr Annemarie van Doorn.

21 May 2024

Royal Flying Doctor Service part of developing Healthy Outback Communities

Royal Flying Doctor Service part of developing Healthy Outback Communities

21 May 2024

Henry’s family needed the Flying Doctor

Henry’s family needed the Flying Doctor.

21 May 2024

Little supporters with big heart

Young Neroli Moreno's sister, Emilyn, joins her in supporting the RFDS