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The gift of going home: Flying Doctor and MJD Foundation unite to support the trips that matter most
For many Territorians with severe, progressive illnesses, the chance to go home can mean more than any treatment.
More detailsBuilding a healthy headspace
On Wednesday 6 October, headspace Cairns celebrated headspace day — a national day of support for the mental health and wellbeing of all young Australians.
RFDS buses roll out to boost Covid vaccination rates in rural towns
The Royal Flying Doctor Service mobile health hub buses will hit the road on Monday, October 18, 2021, in partnership with the State Government, to deliver an accessible vaccination option to Tasmania’s rural and remote communities. Find out when it's coming to your town . . .
Why did 9 year old Jake collapse at the tail end of a soccer game and stop breathing?
Joshua Bacon was set into panic mode when his fearless nine-year-old son Jake, suffered a heart-attack and collapsed unconscious on the soccer field last year.
Beachwheels Australia helps Memory Lane go further.
More special journeys have been made possible thanks to the donation of a Sandcruiser and a Sandpiper wheelchair.
Flying 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..
