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More detailsAbove and beyond: The Flight Nurses of the outback
For nearly a century, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has brought critical care throughout the bush, bolstered by a team of Flight Nurses - highly skilled, unshakable under pressure, and dedicated to delivering care where it’s needed most.
Driving Better Health Outcomes
Long hours on the road, limited access to nutritious food, and the isolating nature of the job can make it difficult for truck drivers to prioritise their health. That’s where the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and its partners have stepped in.
A day to celebrate our doctors
This National Doctors’ Day we speak to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Medical Lead – Telehealth Anna Bowen about our unique services and pay tribute to the commitment, dedication and skill set of our medical officers.
#126 A Beautiful Life. Sophie Smith's Legacy to her Lost Boys
Sophie Smith founded the charity Running for Premature Babies after losing her triplet baby boys in 2007.
Delivering more primary health clinics to Western NSW than ever before
Clinics have doubled and so have patient numbers at six primary health clinics delivered by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western NSW
Students All Smiles for World Oral Health Day
In celebration of World Oral Health Day on the 20th of March, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania landed at St Leonards Primary School with a mission to transform young grins and ignite a passion for health.
An update on our Broken Hill Wellbeing Place Renovations
The Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill will soon undergo renovations to create a more comfortable and supportive environment for our clients, staff and community.
The sky diaries
Retrieval Nurse John Howes has marked an incredible 30 years of service with the RFDS, caring for thousands of patients in that time.
Flying Doctor celebrates World Oral Health Day
As we mark World Oral Health Day, it provides a powerful reminder that looking after our teeth and gums is about more than just a bright smile – it's key to our overall health and wellbeing.
High achiever
RFDS patients are in safe hands with helicopter pilot Jason Parsons, whose wide-ranging aviation career spans flying for the Royal Australian Air Force and United States Air Force to the Qantas Dreamliner.
#125 How baby Indi's early arrival became 'airborne'!
A year after baby Indi was born on an RFDS plane, the Pawson family are Running for Premature Babies.
Do I need to brush my child's baby teeth?
It’s a common mistaken belief that baby teeth aren’t important because they eventually fall out. But caring for your child’s baby teeth is crucial for several reasons. Want to know why it’s vital to look after those tiny teeth?
Bundaberg local’s passion for the Flying Doctor flies high
“As the saying goes, if not you then who, if not now, then when,” Prudence Barwick, Bundaberg local said.
Day in the life of a Pilot mastering the skies
As a Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Pilot, you never really know what to expect—and that's why simulated emergency landings, and even the odd kangaroo strike, are all part of the rigorous training that ensures they are prepared for anything.
Border dash to save a limb
Callum Smith was enjoying a day of wakeboarding on Lake Argyle in the state’s far north when he took a fall that almost cost him his arm.
