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The Flying Doctor records a massive year of life-saving care
More detailsThe Flying Doctor Podcast Soars high
The Flying Doctor podcast has been discovered by the Australian public with over 120,000 downloads since launched in March 2021 Find out what the buzz is about!
Indigenous artist draws attention to mental health and wellbeing
Sixteen-year-old Indigenous artist Wudarabin Snider from Cooktown is helping the Flying Doctor to empower communities to prioritise their mental health.
Win VIP tickets to the sold-out Big Red Bash
To celebrate the Flying Doctor's 94-year anniversary, the RFDS (Queensland Section) has launched a money can't buy outback experience — including a flight aboard an RFDS aircraft and VIP tickets to the sold-out Big Red Bash in Birdsville.
RFDS celebrates Flying Doctor Day
On 17 May 2022, RFDS celebrates Flying Doctor Day and 94 years of proudly providing emergency aeromedical and essential health care services to the Australian community.
Improving stroke care in regional and rural Australia
The RFDS Research and Policy Unit has just released a health education paper on the impact of stroke on people living in the bush.
Delivering the 'vinest' care: Winery donates to the RFDS after family airlifted
When Kirsty Balnaves decided to give to the Flying Doctor on behalf of her family’s winery, she had no idea the impact of her donation would be felt so close to home.
Help save lives this Flying Doctor Day
On Tuesday 17 May, the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia (RFDS) will celebrate Flying Doctor Day, marking the 94th anniversary of the very first Flying Doctor flight in 1928.
#36 A beloved daughter disturbs an intruder and is shot at point-blank range
As a remote area nurse Lesley De Landelles tells the stories of the dash to save her daughter's life, and earlier, of her father.
International Nurses Day
On May 12 each year, the world takes opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses makes across all healthcare settings.
The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time
The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time today, marking an historic moment for the RFDS in Western Australia.
The Australian Wagyu Association raised vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service
The Australian Wagyu Association donated proceeds from their recent charity auction to RFDS Victoria.
SleepMaker and Flying Doctor partnership takes off
SleepMaker, Australasia's largest bedding and foam manufacturer sign a new three-year community partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)
Watch our Flying Doctor team at work
Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day with the Flying Doctor as a pilot, nurse or doctor? Watch this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the extraordinary work our frontline teams do, day in, day out.
Local boy’s dream of touring RFDS comes true
With the dream of living in the outback when he grows up, Chae first learned of the Flying Doctor when the service saved his uncle’s life, after the man was bitten by a deadly snake on a fishing trip.
Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2022 announced
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands’ survey of 2022.
