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The Flying Doctor records a massive year of life-saving care
More detailsBen says Thank You!
You helped save Ben’s life when he suffered a terrible burns accident.
You’re bringing smiles to kids in the bush
Your support paves the way for children to experience the benefits of play therapy.
Stay safe this harvest season
For the past 96 years, the nurses, doctors and pilots of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) have been no strangers to Western Australian grain-growers.
A future engineer visits the hangar
Our engineers were proud to work alongside year 12 Kent Street High School student, Harrison, during his work experience in our Jandakot hangar.
RFDS response to the power outage in Far Western NSW
The power outage impacting large parts of Far Western NSW, coincides with many of the communities we support with primary health and aeromedical support. We have responded in a number of ways to ensure we can maintain a high level of service and certainty for our communities.
SA Government announces new funding agreement with RFDS to enhance response times and boost staff
The RFDS has secured an historic new agreement with the SA Government to significantly boost aircraft services and staff enabling faster patient transfers.
#113 Annie got a goat stuck in her throat!
Annie and her son Henry were on a remote, Flinders Ranges road trip, when the single mum got a piece of goat stuck in her throat.
Future rural doctors raising vital funds for RFDS in Oceans to Outback challenge
The country's future cohort of rural doctors are raising vital funds for the RFDS in the Oceans to Outback fitness challenge.
The Outback Explorer Campaign shines a light on Queensland communities
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders have launched the Outback Explorer Campaign to celebrate Queensland communities and those who live in them.
#112 Wildflowers, frog tea and a goanna in a hangar!
Former RFDS base manager, Alison Fox and her husband (and current RFDS pilot) Bruce Carroll take us on a glorious flight down their Meekatharra RFDS memory lane.
Laura's army
Laura McKenney was a 21 year old nursing student when she was involved in a near-fatal car rollover in the southern wheatbelt town of Pingrup and was retrieved by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Ann overcomes breast cancer to secure dream job with the RFDS
After working so hard to achieve the necessary qualifications to become an RFDS Flight Nurse, Ann Rahn didn't let breast cancer stop her from securing her dream role.
New Aeromedical Training Academy a significant boost for the Wide Bay region
Queensland’s new high-tech aeromedical simulator is now open for business in one of the state’s fastest growing regions.
Creating connections in the Cape
This Mental Health Week we reflect on the success of the Horse Wisdom Equine Assisted Learning Program and how it is changing lives for people in Cape York.
Flying Doctor Podcast Shortlisted for 2024 Australian Podcast Awards!
We are thrilled and deeply humbled to announce that the Flying Doctor Podcast has been shortlisted for the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards! This milestone is a testament to the power of storytelling, the resilience of the people of the Australian Outback.
