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10 May 2021

Public support needed for new Flying Doctor Base

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is taking the next step in its statewide infrastructure plan, announcing today its plans for a new aeromedical base to service regional, rural and remote Queensland.

07 May 2021

RFDS Toowoomba Patient Transfer Facility officially opened

A new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) patient transfer facility was officially opened at Toowoomba City Aerodrome in May.

07 May 2021

Flying Doctor Day set for take-off

Help fly us further this Flying Doctor Day as we celebrate 93 years of providing an essential 'mantle of safety' to all who live, work and travel throughout Western Australia on Monday 17 May.

06 May 2021

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01 May 2021

Flying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2021

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has today been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands’ survey of 2021.

29 Apr 2021

RFDS jet deployed for time-critical mission

With three significant blockages in the arteries pumping blood to his heart, doctors at Broome Hospital told Les Noad that he wouldn't make it through the night unless he could get to specialised care in Perth as soon as possible.

28 Apr 2021

King Island rider clocks up kilometres

Only the iconic winged logo of the Royal Flying Doctor Service on Kelly’s polo top hinted about the mission – to ride from one side to the other, then from top to bottom on the island, to raise money for RFDS Tasmania.

28 Apr 2021

Recognition as Australia's Most Trusted Charity

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 2021.

28 Apr 2021

Readiness to respond

RFDS with an Australian first qualification

26 Apr 2021

Elders back-to-back support for bush communities

Elders Limited has boosted its investment in the wellbeing of bush communities with a three-year extension of its major sponsorship of the Flying Doctor.

22 Apr 2021

Shared values, sharing experience: from ADF to RFDS

On Anzac Day, Australia reflects on the contribution of our armed services. Several former ADF personnel now work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section), bringing with them a unique professionalism and sense of duty.