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From Ballarat to the bush: How Dr Sophie Ootes found her calling in rural health
When Dr Sophie Ootes received the RACGP South Australian GP in Training of the Year Award, she wasn’t just accepting a personal accolade – she was representing a voice for rural and remote communities across the state.
More detailsFocus 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.
Spontaneous fundraiser on Dirk Hartog Island raises $22,000 for WA Flying Doctor
A massive thank you to the Wardle family who hosted a long table lunch on Dirk Hartog Island which raised a whopping $22,000 in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia.
Bendigo chosen as second base for Flying Doctor Memory Lane
Bendigo was chosen as the base of our second Memory Lane vehicle because of its central location for regional Victoria, as well as for the Flying Doctor’s strong historical connection to the area in regards to patient transport and primary health services.
Mental Health Week 2021 - West Coast
Mental Health Week from October 9-16 will see West Coast service providers join forces to foster a community that is one of belonging, awareness and connection.
