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RFDS Midwife pursues passion for working in rural Queensland

Growing up on a cattle property roughly 50 kilometers north west of Roma, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has always been a well-known service for Izzy Graham and her family.

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Support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Guiding Lights Appeal to deliver emergency equipment to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland.

Little explorers take the win

Rescue Swag Outback Explorer Competition winners announced.

Pilot Simon's 20 years

“I wanted to give back to the rural community in some way so the RFDS was my next logical step.” Twenty years later and Simon is still flying for the RFDS!

$18m worth of life-saving support for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service continues to work hand in hand with Ergon Energy Retail and its customers, now raising more than 18 million life-saving dollars over 23 years.

Flying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2023

For the third consecutive year, RFDS has been named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity in this year’s Reader’s Digest trusted brand survey.

RFDS and SAPOL make history with first 'highway landing' of aeromedical jet in Australia

The Flying Doctor performed the first ‘highway landing’ of an aeromedical jet on Australian soil, as part of a joint training exercise with SAPOL.

Griffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose

Since climbing into the cockpit of an F1-11 as a child, Ethan Taege has dreamt of a career in the sky – but now he hopes to fly for a higher cause.

Royal Flying Doctor Service announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’

Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2023 announced

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on the Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands survey of 2023.

Overcoming a life-changing accident

Her episode of Australian Story is the most popular ever and 20 years on, Gayle is still thankful for the Flying Doctor.

Aspiring doctor shares her outback experience

Jasmine travelled halfway around the world to experience working with the Flying Doctor.

Trek heads west for new experience

The annual Outback Car Trek gets ready to make the 7,000-kilometre journey from Geraldton to Darwin

Showing off the Flying Doctor's work in Canberra

Canberra Showgoers had the chance to see the work of the RFDS through its Mobile Education Unit.

Outback ready to rock again in 2023

Festivalgoers quickly snap up Mundi Mundi Bash tickets, with 2023 event a sell-out