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Felicity gives every month to help keep Australians safe - and she’s not alone

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30 Dec 2022

The flights you don't want to be checking onto this new year

New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for people to let their hair down and celebrate with family and friends -- and this year that is something we all look forward to.

29 Dec 2022

Pilot trades the 'big smoke’ of Queensland’s beef capital for the charm of Charleville

When Terry Latchman first joined the Flying Doctor as a pilot he had every intention of pursuing an outback lifestyle for his family. The journey to his dream wasn’t as straight as the crow flies but now, having made the move, Terry wouldn’t have it any other way.

26 Dec 2022

Emergency nurse takes role of helping people to new heights

Grace Holloway was working as an Emergency Department nurse in Brisbane when the opportunity of a lifetime came up to join the Flying Doctor. A midwifery scholarship from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) encouraged Grace to follow her dream to become a Flight Nurse.

25 Dec 2022

Santa won't be the only red-belly in the sky this Christmas

Please celebrate safely and take a well-earned break this Christmas.

22 Dec 2022

RFDS trialling leading satellite system in outback Queensland

The first of three new permanent Starlink connections has been installed at the Urandangi Health Clinic, aiming to boost connectivity and efficiency for the remote workforce.

20 Dec 2022

Dr Don Bowley OAM’s commitment to remote communities of Western Queensland

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) acknowledges the wonderful contribution of Dr Don Bowley OAM, who is leaving the service after working as a doctor at the Mount Isa Base for more than 26 years.

20 Dec 2022

Falling in love with the outback and the people who call it home

Nurse Neridah King swapped the grape-lined Barossa for Mount Isa with one goal in mind – to improve health outcomes for people living in outback Queensland.

19 Dec 2022

The RFDS in WA sees an increase in calls for help early this festive season

The Royal Doctor Service of WA (RFDS) has seen an increase in calls related to accidents in regional WA during the past week.

19 Dec 2022

More Queenslanders receive healthcare as the Flying Doctor continues to spread its wings

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) provided more than 240 occasions of care across the state each day.

15 Dec 2022

RAP Year in Review

We are very proud to present our first Reconciliation Action Plan ‘Year in Review’ report.

15 Dec 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service launches country bakeries awards

RFDS Victoria is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural country bakery awards, which have been voted for by Flying Doctor road crews.

14 Dec 2022

#20 How did Andrew Conlon survive being swallowed by the earth?

Ten years ago, Andrew fell into a mine shaft in Western Australia and sustained serious head injuries which left him with epilepsy.

14 Dec 2022

When I grow up I want to be a Flying Doctor

The heartwarming words from a seven-year-old Dakota Short about becoming a Flying Doctor one day show the importance of RFDS primary health clinics and the special connection between the RFDS, patients and the community.

07 Dec 2022

The Flying Doctor community comes together for the John Flynn Luncheon

With its theme, “Spirit of the Outback Adventurer”, RFDS Victoria’s annual John Flynn Luncheon was a celebration of remote communities and pioneering Australians.

07 Dec 2022

SA Governor's inaugural visit to RFDS

Her Excellency, The Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, paid her first visit to the RFDS this week.