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15 Jul 2026

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16 Apr 2026

From Fairways to the Flying Doctor

Every time someone pays a green fee at the Longford Golf Club this year, they are supporting health care on the ground and in the air across Tasmania.

16 Apr 2026

Inaugural recipient of the Wendy Scholarship for Midwifery

Inaugural recipient of the Wendy Scholarship for Midwifery, Alana Wemyss.

14 Apr 2026

Flying Doctor Day is landing on 14 May!

Flying Doctor Day is landing on 14 May!

08 Apr 2026

New RFDS Tasmania Home Off to a Flying Start

RFDS Tasmania's new aeromedical facility is right around the corner - officially breaking ground at Launceston Airport this week.

30 Mar 2026

From Antarctica to the outback

It’s hard to believe that someone so passionate about improving access to healthcare in one of Queensland’s most remote regions once worked as a medical officer in Antarctica.

26 Mar 2026

Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW

Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW

24 Mar 2026

Flying Doctor banks on Westpac in new major partnership

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has welcomed Westpac as its new Banking Partner in supporting the delivery of critical healthcare services.

24 Mar 2026

Your commitment to quality dental care means lifelong health for children like Gemma

Gemma’s regular visits to our dental van give her a healthier future ahead, thanks to you.

20 Mar 2026

New era for Mount Isa as integrated medical support takes flight

Today marks an historic day in patient care across Queensland’s North West with the official opening of the new LifeFlight/Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical hub.

20 Mar 2026

Territory-first Virtual Emergency Care trial for pastoralists

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) will trial an innovative Virtual Emergency Care model on remote cattle stations across Central Australia and the Barkly, improving access to life-saving care in emergencies.

20 Mar 2026

You saved Chris’ life - Now he’s running to save others

Chris knows every step of his Sydney Marathon run will save lives.

18 Mar 2026

Serving NSW for 90 years: Saving lives in the bush and billions for the healthcare system

At Parliament House on 18 March 2026, the Royal Flying Doctor Service commemorated nine decades of service to 1.8 million people across 80 locations in rural and remote NSW and appealed to keep the Flying Doctor flying.

16 Mar 2026

RFDS delivers four billion-dollar impact amid record demand

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA (RFDS) is delivering twice the value of the funding invested in its operations, according to a new independent report, amid record demand for its services.

13 Mar 2026

Three-year commitment to keep the Flying Doctor flying

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is proud to announce additional funding in continuation of our long-standing partnership with Hancock Agriculture.

08 Mar 2026

Championing equitable healthcare for women in remote NSW

Flying Doctor champions equitable healthcare for women in remote NSW – delivering essential services many communities would not otherwise have.