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RFDS to launch Primary Health Care in Clermont
More detailsBe sun safe this Summer
RFDS (Queensland Section) Dermatologist Dr Stephen Andrews talks about sun safety and skin surveillance ahead of Summer.
Silver City Highway: A lifeline in emergencies
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, our team joined Transport for NSW and key emergency services for a Shannon’s Creek Training Day – a vital refresher on activating the Shannon’s Creek Airstrip on the Silver City Highway.
Dr Saranne Cooke on Why the RFDS mission is deeply personal
Dr Saranne Cooke, Chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) shares why the RFDS mission is deeply personal.
A flying lifeline home: Otto’s journey back to Arnhem Land
For 64-year-old Otto Dann, the RFDS provided the final step in a long and challenging medical journey back home to Arnhem Land, NT.
Flying Doctor innovation sets new standard for digital care in the air
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has earned national recognition with an Exemplar Practice award under the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards for its innovative prehospital Electronic Health Record (RFDS EHR).
Your gift of time inspired a gift in Richard's Will
Proud Outback Guardian, Richard, has left a gift in his Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).
Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) pays heartfelt tribute to Dr John Mickan AM, honouring his life, legacy, and remarkable contribution to health care in South Australia’s remote communities.
A career of care
This October, Dr Dean Taylor, Medical Education Lead - Aeromedical, celebrates 25 years of service with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
It’s a win for young Fraser
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the winners of the 2025 Outback Explorer Competition.
It was a phone call that saved her life — thanks to you
Marie got the immediate treatment she needed following a visit to the Hebel clinic. Because of you, she now has more quality time with her family.
From doorbell to diagnosis: How digital health is saving lives in the outback
The RFDS’s Australian-first Virtual Emergency Centre in William Creek has completed a successful first year of operation – providing life-saving 24/7 emergency medical care without a health professional physically in the room.
RFDS supports breast cancer patients in the Outback through partnership with McGrath Foundation
Since 2011, the RFDS has employed a dedicated McGrath Cancer Care Nurse supporting people experiencing breast cancer based in Broken Hill, funded by the McGrath Foundation.
RFDS and Filmmaker Jason King unite to shine a light on mental health in the bush
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) and Broken Hill filmmaker Jason King are proud to announce a powerful new partnership in support of the upcoming impact documentary: The Jordan Liberty Project.
headspace day - making space for more good stuff
This year’s headspace day is an opportunity for young people across Far North Queensland to pause and reflect on ways to make space for the things that matter to their mental health and wellbeing.
From flight nurse to flood recovery
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Senior Mental Health Clinician, Timna, has embraced a new role that blends her passion for health and disaster recovery, supporting communities across Western Queensland.
