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The RFDS wishes all Australians a safe and happy summer ahead

An AIR MAIL Christmas Letter from the Flying Doctor

19 Dec 2025

Across Australia this summer, the RFDS will be there to help - whenever and wherever our rural and remote communities need us most.

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31 Jul 2020

Emergency RFDS transfer in south-west

One of his best mates is a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), but Donald Truss never expected that he’d require an emergency transfer himself.

29 Jul 2020

Flying Doctor Flight Nurse calls time on long and illustrious career helping others

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Lois Lanyon has called time on a long and well-travelled nursing career spanning almost 50 years.

24 Jul 2020

RFDS Esperance Auxiliary member uses Flying Doctor for the first time

RFDS Esperance Auxiliary member Colin McKenzie, aged 79, experienced first-hand the impact of his donations after requiring urgent transfer to Perth following a choking incident.

23 Jul 2020

Flying Doctor base in Meekatharra upgraded

Patient care and comfort at the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) Meekatharra base in Western Australia has been lifted following the installation of a new patient transfer facility.

22 Jul 2020

RFDS Western Operations pilot Jake Walsh marks flying milestone

Captain Jake Walsh has become WA's third RFDS pilot to join the '500 club' - achieving 500 hours flying time on the first-of-type aeromedical Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet.

22 Jul 2020

Funding support to ensure continuity of care

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has received more than $285,000 in funding from the Queensland Government to aid in the delivery of services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

22 Jul 2020

RFDS powers the Territory with purpose-built aeromedical jet

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has unveiled its $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.

21 Jul 2020

20 years and $15 million raised thanks to Ergon Energy Retail

For the last 20 years, Ergon Energy Retail and its customers have raised over $15 million for the Flying Doctor in Queensland, keeping the RFDS aircraft in the air and saving lives. Thank you to everyone who supports us through this amazing initiative.

16 Jul 2020

Talk small to make big change

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has launched a new campaign aimed at promoting better connections to support mental health and wellbeing

08 Jul 2020

Tasmania hosts 4X4 For The Doc

Join the family 4WDs taking on a Tassie charity adventure

03 Jul 2020

After school excursion for Djugerari Kids in remote WA

School's out for Djugerari Remote Community School students Cecilia and Kyle who score the opportunity to tour the RFDS' workhorse - the PC-12 turboprop aircraft and meet with crew.