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RFDS to launch Primary Health Care in Clermont

31 Jul 2026

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22 Nov 2021

World turned upside down

It's every parent's nightmare – arriving at an accident scene to discover one of your children unconscious. That’s exactly what happened to Karina.

22 Nov 2021

Odyssey's million dollar milestone

An outback car trek has crossed the monumental million-dollar mark in its fundraising efforts for the Flying Doctor.

22 Nov 2021

Flying Doctor set to build at Tennant Creek

The RFDS is set to build its first remote Patient Transfer Facility (PTF) in the Northern Territory after the successful establishment of a similar facility in Mount Gambier this year.

22 Nov 2021

Flying Doctor brings vaccines to the furthest corner

From Kangaroo Island to Kingoonya and the Nullarbor to Ngukurr - the Flying Doctor is reaching out to remote South Australians and Territorians to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

18 Nov 2021

We're making people smile this Christmas

Can you imagine what it’s like to live on a remote island where there's no dentist?

16 Nov 2021

RFDS and Fortescue announce new aeromedical helicopter service for WA

In an Australian first for the Flying Doctor, a five-year partnership with Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) will see two EC-145 helicopters integrated into the RFDS WA fleet.

05 Nov 2021

Flight nurse reunites with baby delivered in RFDS aircraft

In what was a heart warming reunion, RFDS WA flight nurse Libby Stearne reunited with Katanning mum and baby Spencer who she delivered on board an RFDS aircraft at Jandakot Airport in May.

03 Nov 2021

25 years serving rural and remote Queensland communities

Dr Don Bowley celebrates 25 years of service to the RFDS (Queensland Section). Here, Dr Don reflects on what he describes as a very rewarding career.

29 Oct 2021

Year in Review 2021

In 2020/21 your Flying Doctor posted another highly impactful year of service to its patients and rural and remote communites.

28 Oct 2021

Sarita's Reflections - Placement in Nhulunbuy

Royal Flying Doctor Service Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Scholarship Reflections

28 Oct 2021

RFDS receives international recognition

The Flight Standards Team of pilots ensure the Flying Doctor remains airborne and they have been recognised internationally for their efforts.

27 Oct 2021

It was a dark and stormy night and a baby is on the way

After 15 years with the Flying Doctor in Queensland, pilot Lindsay Hart has had some unique experiences. One dark and stormy night over Longreach was particularly memorable.

26 Oct 2021

RFDS major fundraiser event Gibb Challenge wins prestigious award

The Gibb Challenge, a major fundraiser event for the RFDS, is the winner of the "Best charity or cause-related event" at the 2021 Australian Event Awards and Symposium.

23 Oct 2021

Flying Doctor awarded top honour

RFDS Central Operations Rural Generalist Dr James Padley has been awarded 2021 Rural Registrar of the Year.