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RFDS WA launches Pilbara Telehealth Consultations
More detailsLife-saving funds raised for Flying Doctor at iconic outback event
The RFDS is paying tribute to attendees of the 2022 Birdsville Races after more than $40,000 was raised for the life-saving service.
Supporting the future of Queenslanders
Dr Shauna Taylor is a Flying Doctor legend — in more ways than one. Working for the RFDS, she spends countless hours saving lives and caring for people, Through a gift in her Will, Dr Shauna will also have a lasting and life-changing impact to Queenslanders in regional, rural and remote areas.
#51 When a Picturesque Hike Turns Out to be Not-So-Pretty
Flying Doctor podcast #51,Jesse Cullen was with a group of like-minded hikers, exploring a remote gorge in the Kimberley region when a misstep resulted in a 4-metre fall and a leg being impaled on a tree.
Down to the wire: Richy's story
A devastating fall from a ladder while on a job 540km north of Adelaide became a race against time for carpenter Richard Hobbs.
RFDS veteran bids farewell after 34 years: Q&A with Captain Ray Mundy
After more than 30 years of delivering aeromedical services to outback Australians, RFDS Central Operations’ longest-serving pilot Ray Mundy has hung up his hat.
Healthy smiles, happy lives: Delivering oral health care at the base of Uluru
At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.
Out and about: August 2022 fundraising recap
RFDS Auxillaries and Support Groups alongside our crews have been busy engaging with the local community to spread awareness and raise funds for the Flying Doctor.
RFDS Central Operations welcomes new board members
The RFDS Central Operations recently appointed 2022 NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle and aviation expert Geoff Roberts to its Board.
Newscorp to be a proud sponsor of the upcoming RFDS strategic research series
Newscorp is proud to be sponsoring the upcoming RFDS strategic research series and will donate $50K to the RFDS for the research project, and $50K in–kind across Newscorp mastheads, as part of their commitment to the bush and its people.
RFDS helping Queenslanders prepare for the unexpected
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has joined forces with an iconic Queensland brand of world-leading first aid kits.
Cooper Energy supports the Flying Doctor Education Program to tour Otway schools
Cooper Energy is funding the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria to take its Education Program–complete with the life-sized RFDS Flight Simulator –on a two-week tour of Victoria’s south-west.
#49 Even the seasoned riders can sometimes get it wrong...
Phil Eley was touring on his motorbike on the Birdsville Track in remote South Australia, but he ended up cartwheeling and found himself having to rely totally on others
Go further - Walk, Run or Ride throughout October to keep the Flying Doctor flying
Get fit, raise funds and help the Royal Flying Doctor Service deliver life-saving healthcare to across Australia.
Woolworths customers raise life-saving funds for the Flying Doctor
Woolworths customers have donated more than $170,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service at their local check-outs.
Applications now open for RFDS Midwifery Scholarships in WA
Are you a registered nurse looking to work for the RFDS but don't have the necessary midwifery qualification? If so, we want to hear from you!