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Helping kids thrive offline this December
The December 10 social media ban marks a turning point for Australian families. While the adjustment may feel difficult at first, experts say it’s an opportunity to strengthen real-world connections and improve mental health outcomes.
More detailsFlying Doctor helps protect remote communities through delivery of COVID-19 vaccine
RFDS (Queensland Section) primary health care staff have now delivered more than 7,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to rural and remote communities.
RFDS strengthens connections with Cape York communities
The RFDS (Queensland Section) has engaged Indigenous photographer, Naomi Hobson, to capture portraits in Cape York communities serviced by our Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
New experience and new territories for RFDS
Find out why shearing sheds, hotels and sporting grounds have played such a big role in the work of the Flying Doctor during 2021.
Focus on mental health critical as pandemic drags on
Find out how the Flying Doctor is working to improve mental health through lockdowns and the vaccination rollout
Australia loves RFDS – TV series a success
Find out how a new Australian drama is showcasing the work of the Flying Doctor and introducing a new audience to our work
We couldn’t do it without people like Stan
After needing the services of the Flying Doctor, Stan Mikolajski was determined to give something back
New doctors land despite COVID challenges
How have the RFDS and our newest recruits been able to overcome the challenges of a global pandemic and lockdowns to get ready for action?
Flying Doctor driving up vaccinations in regional and remote communities
As COVID began to spread, the Flying Doctor moved quickly to protect its communities and its people
Showing a passion for education with local support
Thanks to generous support, the Flying Doctor spans NSW to meet the challenge of COVID
Message from our president
Thanks to generous support, the Flying Doctor spans NSW to meet the challenge of COVID
With your support, Flying Doctor comes to the rescue for rider seriously injured in the outback
Angels of the sky help young rider who sustained serious injuries in a motorbike accident while with friends in outback NSW..
Funding secured for new Mount Isa Base
Funding secured from the Commonwealth Government for our new Mount Isa Base means the RFDS (Queensland Section) can proactively begin planning the construction phase of the $12.9 million aeromedical base and patient transfer facility.
On the Road Again Tour puts pedal to the metal for RFDS
Travelling across the wild, wild west in support of the RFDS are a group of Perth motoring enthusiasts from the On the Road Again (OTRA) club.
Survey Highlights Importance of Understanding in Mental Health
A new research report by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) research team, in collaboration with the Australian Catholic University (ACU), found that a better understanding of mental health leads to better outcomes for individuals and the whole community.
RFDS marks vaccine milestone in the Pilbara
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) crews continue to go the distance delivering COVID-19 vaccines across regional and remote Western Australia, marking its delivery of the 5000th vaccine at a clinic held in Newman in the Pilbara last Friday.
