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The Flying Doctor records a massive year of life-saving care
More detailsA career of service and adventure for Dr Kieran Hennelly: Listen to his story
Born and raised in Manchester UK, Kieran was only a child when he first watched the Flying Doctor TV series. The stories of reaching people in need in some of the most remote parts of the world sparked a sense of adventure that has shaped his medical career ever since ⛷️🏔️🚁✈️
RFDS announces new community partnership
The RFDS has announced a community partnership with Racing Queensland’s Country Cups Challenge to help raise vital funds.
Albany boy Darcy's urgent RFDS flight to Perth
“You take the Flying Doctor for granted until you need them. But when you do, it’s comforting to know we can live out here and help will come in your worst hour” – Kate Douthie, Albany
90 days of service for the RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service
In its first 90 days of service, the RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service has transferred a total of 24 patients.
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) offers our deepest condolences to the Royal Family.
Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
We at the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia pay homage and extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal family on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who has been a trusted and guiding light over the last century.
Your Flying Doctor Spring Magazine has landed!
The latest edition of Your Flying Doctor – the official magazine of the RFDS in Western Australia has just landed.
Meet RFDS WA nurse and midwife Brooke Maloney
“You are safe, your baby is safe and we are all in this together." These are the reassuring words of RFDS WA flight nurse and midwife Brooke Maloney who flew in to a remote country hospital from Perth to help a woman in premature labour.
Horizontal Falls boating accident patients reunite with RFDS crew
Months on from the Horizontal Falls boating incident, Queenslander Jim Birch recounts the harrowing experience and shares his gratitude to the RFDS and all emergency services involved in the rescue.
Flying high for the RFDS: Meet rotary pilot Jim McGuire
“Working with the RFDS, we get to assist people often when they need it most and I can’t think of any better way to spend my day at work,” Jim said.
Offering a hand to a service helping the community
Committed and passionate supports of the WA Flying Doctor, the Carnarvon Australasian Order of Old Bastards have raised more than $500,000 since 1995 and have played a pivotal role in helping our service grow.
Dream job at the RFDS: Meet Flying Doctor Anthony Rengel
As a child, RFDS WA Dr Anthony Rengel loved anything and everything to do with flying and would regularly visit Jandakot Airport to watch aircraft take off and land with his father.
Life-saving funds raised for Flying Doctor at iconic outback event
The RFDS is paying tribute to attendees of the 2022 Birdsville Races after more than $40,000 was raised for the life-saving service.
Supporting the future of Queenslanders
Dr Shauna Taylor is a Flying Doctor legend — in more ways than one. Working for the RFDS, she spends countless hours saving lives and caring for people, Through a gift in her Will, Dr Shauna will also have a lasting and life-changing impact to Queenslanders in regional, rural and remote areas.
#51 When a Picturesque Hike Turns Out to be Not-So-Pretty
Flying Doctor podcast #51,Jesse Cullen was with a group of like-minded hikers, exploring a remote gorge in the Kimberley region when a misstep resulted in a 4-metre fall and a leg being impaled on a tree.
