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More detailsIn hot water: Louis' story
When a quiet day out on an outback lake went terribly wrong, Louis was left clutching his lifeless leg, calling out to mates for help. That's when they called the RFDS.
Harvesting kindness: SA farmer-turned-author's tribute to young son
At just two days old Ziggy experienced his first aeromedical flight. The now seven-year-old is an inspiration to his young family – so much so that his dad, Brook, has penned a new children’s book dedicated to his son.
Woolworths shoppers round up to make a difference
Woolworths customers across Queensland are rounding up thousands of transactions at checkouts to help keep our Doctors flying.
Going the distance: May 2023 fundraising recap
Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months.
RFDS Celebrates 95 Years of Providing Essential Health Care to Australians with Flying Doctor Day
On May 17, 2023, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) will mark its 95th anniversary and celebrate Flying Doctor Day. This day recognizes the RFDS's dedication to providing emergency aeromedical and primary health care services to the Australian community.
Rene recognised for exceptional service
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the RFDS was honoured to present long-serving volunteer Rene Gillis with a Meritorious Service Award.
A celebration of community
On Saturday, 13 May we celebrated our Brisbane Gala – Light the Lanterns: An RFDS Celebration.
Raising kids in the bush
Mt Surprise mum, Kate Terry, shares how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has helped her this Mother's Day.
Nurses fly high: Meet Keirstie and Barb
Meet RFDS employees Keirstie Bull and Barb White, who have been named finalists in the 2023 SA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
A dream becomes reality for Primary Health Care nurse
Working for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) had always a dream for Jess Abbott.
A decade of mobile dental care a real asset for the bush
RFDS Dental Service provides preventative, oral care and health education services to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland for more than 10 years.
Baby Jenson’s surprise arrival
When Coby Foster set off for a long weekend in Melbourne to enjoy the Australian Open with her friends, little did she know it would be months until she returned home.
Australian Government shores up Primary Health Care Access from Flying Doctor for the Bush
The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes the Australian Government’s Budget announcement of an additional $29 million over 2 years.
#70 How Sarah's stomach ache almost took her life.
Sarah Ward, a busy working mother, was not feeling great and had increasingly bad stomach pains, but kept putting off getting medical advice not realising she had a ruptured appendix and infection was spreading throughout her body.
