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RFDS to launch Primary Health Care in Clermont

31 Jul 2026

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19 Aug 2025

Renewed Commitment to Rural Health: Nicotine Management Program Extended

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania is proud to share that its Nicotine Management Program has been renewed for another two years, thanks to continued support from the Tasmanian Government.

13 Aug 2025

Empowering women's health in Far North SA

Following the success of its inaugural women’s health and wellbeing camp in Oodnadatta last year, the RFDS Primary Health Care Team returned to the Far North once again, this time to Marree, to host a culturally safe camp focused on empowering women’s health.

06 Aug 2025

A day in the life of an RFDS dentist

This Dental Health Week, we speak to our Senior Dentist Lynlee Tatnell about her life on the road offering oral healthcare services to rural and remote communities.

05 Aug 2025

A fortnight by the border for our Dental Team

The RFDS WA Dental Team travels far and wide across our state to support those in need of dental health care. Dental Assistant Molly McKenzie shares her experience on a recent trip to Warburton, near WA's border with South Australia.

05 Aug 2025

Bundaberg Regional Council’s ongoing support for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is pleased to announce another valuable financial contribution from the Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC).

04 Aug 2025

RFDS Dental Team putting smiles back on faces

For Lightning Ridge couple Emma-Lee and Tiarnie, the Royal Flying Doctor Service has given them a reason to smile again.

04 Aug 2025

RFDS Tasmania's Newest Dental Assistants

This Dental Health Week, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania is proud to celebrate two rising stars in our dental team, Oliver and Georgia, who have recently completed their Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

04 Aug 2025

A guide to good child oral health

This Dental Health Week, from 4 to 10 August, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is educating families about the importance of helping children reach their oral health milestones.

31 Jul 2025

Council’s 30-year partnership with RFDS (Queensland Section) continues with $156K support

Rockhampton Regional Council today celebrated 30 years of ongoing support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) by waiving more than $156,000 in airport landing fees over the past 12 months.

30 Jul 2025

Helping Every Smile Reach Its S-milestone: Uncovering Sugar’s Hideouts

This August 4th to 10th, Dental Health Week 2025 invites Australians to focus on one powerful theme: “Reach Every S-Milestone” and we want to help by uncovering sugar's sneaky hideouts.

30 Jul 2025

Dr Jet soars into Condobolin to help community

Since arriving in Condobolin at the start of 2025 to work at the RFDSSE Medical Services clinic, Dr Jessica Driver-O'Keefe has been warmly embraced by the community.

27 Jul 2025

RFDS Teams Up with Knobby Underwear for Mundi Mundi Bash 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is excited to announce a collaboration with daring Australian underwear brand Knobby, launching limited edition RFDS-design underwear in support of the RFDS, just in time for the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash.

24 Jul 2025

Brothers rescued back to back

On an outback adventure, Phil's crash and Paul's health scare had both brothers calling for help in the space of days.

24 Jul 2025

Stroke scanner hits the skies

The RFDS has taken to the skies with the latest in stroke detection technology, in collaboration with the Australian Stroke Alliance and technology company EMVision.

23 Jul 2025

It takes a 'virtual' village to raise a bush baby

On a rural sheep and cattle station, Laura Hewitt begins her mornings much like any other mum – only her nursery spans hundreds of kilometres.