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The Flying Doctor records a massive year of life-saving care

31 Jul 2026

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13 May 2025

From Garage to Bush | The Die-hard Trekkers Behind the Outback Car Trek

You may have heard about the epic Outback Car Trek, returning for its 35th year this 29 May to 8 June. But how much do you know about the amazing trekkers who have helped raise over $36 million for us?

13 May 2025

Paul's Story: From Cable Beach to Cardiac Care

“I just thought to myself, I need to get back up the beach and get someone to take me to hospital as soon as possible.”

12 May 2025

Our founding nurses

Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate our dedicated aeromedical and primary health care nurses who continue to adapt, innovate and advocate for better health access and outcomes across Queensland.

11 May 2025

Just in time for Mother’s Day

New mum Elle-Jay and her husband Mack were relieved to hear from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when their cattle station near Thargomindah was flooded in, just weeks before their due date.

09 May 2025

Celebrating the role of flight nurses in delivering remote care

Ahead of Mother's Day and International Nurses Day, learn more about the midwifery skills of RFDS flight nurses.

08 May 2025

You help deliver the gift of sight

You are the reason why RFDS Ophthalmologist Dr. Rawson is able to treat families in rural, regional and remote communities.

08 May 2025

Muster gone wrong

Helicopter pilot Frank Hoare is lucky to be alive after his helicopter crashed at a remote cattle station near Normanton in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

08 May 2025

#132 Finding a Rhyme and a Reason for Every Season

NSW farmer Wes Herring is writing bush poetry, to help tame the 'Black Dog' that nearly took his life.

07 May 2025

Black Tie Ball raises $220,000 to support Flying Doctor

Rotary Club of Dubbo South Black Tie Ball attracts sellout attendance of 360 and raises money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service via the RFDS Dubbo Support Group.

07 May 2025

Our biggest Flying Doctor Day yet!

On 17 May we’re celebrating the 97th anniversary of the first RFDS flight in 1928 – and we would love your help to spread the word and celebrate with us!

07 May 2025

Adele's Story: "I've never had an asthma attack like this before"

Dr Adele Millard is an anthropologist, while working in a remote area outside of Newman she began experiencing what she assumed were thunderstorm asthma symptoms.

06 May 2025

Chloe's Story: A tiny miracle born 3 months early

28 weeks pregnant, 700kms from Perth. Chloe was flown by the RFDS to Perth for urgent specialist care but before she could get inside, in the Fiona Stanley Hospital carpark, Henry was born.

06 May 2025

Smoke-Free and Stronger: Riley's Journey

Living with sciatic arthritis and battling a compromised immune system, Riley knew that his decision to quit smoking wasn’t just about avoiding cancer or breathing freely - It was essential for his survival.

02 May 2025

Building the future of outback healthcare through student placements: Six weeks as a Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) welcomed Emma, a final-year medical student from Flinders University for a six week placement.

01 May 2025

RFDSSE Medical Services Condobolin reaches one-year milestone

RFDSSE Medical Services celebrated one year since it began operations in Condobolin, providing GP services to the wider community.