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03 May 2022

SleepMaker and Flying Doctor partnership takes off

SleepMaker, Australasia's largest bedding and foam manufacturer sign a new three-year community partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)

03 May 2022

Watch our Flying Doctor team at work

Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day with the Flying Doctor as a pilot, nurse or doctor? Watch this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the extraordinary work our frontline teams do, day in, day out.

03 May 2022

Local boy’s dream of touring RFDS comes true

With the dream of living in the outback when he grows up, Chae first learned of the Flying Doctor when the service saved his uncle’s life, after the man was bitten by a deadly snake on a fishing trip.

29 Apr 2022

Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2022 announced

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands’ survey of 2022.

25 Apr 2022

World Pilots' Day

April 26 marks World Pilots’ Day – a day where we celebrate and recognise the many contributions of pilots who safely connect millions of passengers around the world every year.

22 Apr 2022

Providing vital care to those who need it most

Stradbroke Station Manger, Paul Woods and Queensland Health Nurse, Lesley De Landelles, share their stories about how the Flying Doctor delivered vital care in a life-threatening event.

14 Apr 2022

Outback Heritage Experience the top tourism destination in town according to TripAdvisor

The Flying Doctor's Outback Heritage Experience at Broken Hill is a must-visit destination for Mundi Mundi Bash attendees.

07 Apr 2022

Message from our President

RFDSSE President, Captain Alex Scamps, talks about the latest news and updates from the Flying Doctor

07 Apr 2022

Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics

Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful

07 Apr 2022

Flying Doctor saves the day for Reverend

Reverend inspired to become a supporter and make a regular gift after needing our services when he suffered a heart-attack.

07 Apr 2022

Behind the aircraft

Behind every Flying Doctor aircraft there are a team of pilots and engineers who ensure our fleet is in the safest working order before take-off.

07 Apr 2022

Supporter profile: Dr Sandra L J Johnson

The big-hearted and visionary supporters that choose to leave a gift in their Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) are helping ensure that we will be able to continue providing essential healthcare to rural, regional and remote Aussie communities for generations to come.

06 Apr 2022

Here for our communities. More aeromedical services for Broken Hill

An additional plane and 12-hour pilot shift boosts bush coverage

06 Apr 2022

A growing service. More patient transportation from our Bankstown base

The Flying Doctor makes it easier for patients to get between regional NSW and Sydney.

06 Apr 2022

Outback Car Trek back on the road to raise funds

Organisers have announced where the Outback Car Trek is headed in 2022.