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Territory-first Virtual Emergency Care trial for pastoralists
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) will trial an innovative Virtual Emergency Care model on remote cattle stations across Central Australia and the Barkly, improving access to life-saving care in emergencies.
More detailsTouchdown on paramedic career
RFDS Tasmania farewells a truly amazing aeromedical team member with Ambulance Tasmania intensive care flight paramedic Nick Chapman finishing up after 38 years in the job, the last 10 in aeromedical at the Launceston base.
WA Flying Doctor welcomes Northern Star Resources Limited as newest major partner
The WA Flying Doctor is pleased to announce Northern Star Resources Limited have jumped on board as our newest major partner to establish a new facility supporting health in the Goldfields.
RFDS Victoria wins Fundraising Team of the Year at FIA Awards
This accolade has been a few years in the making, with our Marketing and Fundraising team showing continued effort to drive impact through creativity and innovation.
Meekatharra Flight Nurse retires after 18 years of service with the RFDS
After 18 years with the Royal Flying Doctor Service out of our Meekatharra base, we bid Flight Nurse Anna Van Der Werf a fond farewell and happy retirement.
Roma Saleyards to raise funds for the Flying Doctor
The Maranoa Council is set to donate 50 per cent of the live weight and open auction selling fees received for each head of cattle sold at the upcoming Roma Saleyards Store Sale.
#41 How did they find and save Peter when he suffered a crippling stroke?
On arriving on his remote island property, Peter Woolford became acutely unwell and collapsed with a stroke, paralysed on the kitchen floor and unable to reach the landline to call for help.
Near, far, wherever you are, the RFDS has your back
No matter where you are in WA, people are always within reach of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, thanks to our Medical Chest Program.
Season two of RFDS is coming to Channel 7 and 7plus in 2023.
The Seven Network and Endemol Shine Australia have officially announced the commissioning of the second season for the #1 new Australian drama of 2021, RFDS.
Rescue operation at Horizontal Falls an extraordinary day for the RFDS
On Friday 27 May 2022, RFDS WA teams were called to one of the most difficult medical emergencies in the last decade, leading a rescue operation to extract nearly 20 patients after a boating incident at Horizontal Falls in the remote Kimberley.
Urgent RFDS jet retrieval for WA baby Charlie
Arriving five weeks early at Broome Hospital, Charlie was born with a rare medical condition that affects only one in 800,000 babies.
Flying high in dream job
Meet Jamie Hall. He's a senior pilot with the WA Flying Doctor who loves flying and helping people.
WA Flying Doctor and Abra Mining establish new partnership
Abra Mining has established a new partnership with the WA Flying Doctor, donating $50,000 in support of the service's mantle of safety to people who live, work and travel in regional and remote WA.
Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations Chairman honoured AM for service to the community
Congratulations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations Chairman Peter de Cure on being appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Survival tips for your road trip in outback Australia
The RFDS has created an Outback Survival Guide – a free resource to help you better prepare for your next trip out bush, should you find yourself in a survival situation or needing to assist someone else.
#40 Flight nurse Brendan Devlin has seen it all over his 30 year career
Brendan Devlin has worked as a flight nurse for the RFDS for more than 30 years. This podcast interview lets you walk in his shoes, hear of the highs, lows and humorous side of his work in the Service.
