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RFDS flight nurse named finalist in 2020 Year of the Midwife and Nurse Awards

RFDS flight nurse Jeannette Spark has been named a finalist in the 2020 Year of the Midwife and Nursing Awards.

Latest Flying Doctor Pilot born for the skies

A love for the bush, a frequent flying mother and snake bite to the leg have all led to a young pilot landing his dream job with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

RFDS bridges gap for rural dental care

A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Dental Service produced more than $15 million of economic and social benefits for Queensland patients between 2013 and 2019.

Outback still needs greater access to health care

Giving all Australians a fair go – and a healthy go – still means overcoming the tyranny of distance, said leading RFDS physicians on World Health Day.

Flying Doctor Dental Clinic has achieved its National Standards accreditation.

Due to the combined efforts of our Dental and Quality teams, the Flying Doctor Dental Clinic passed the National Standards assessment with flying colours.

AIDA RFDS Rural Placement Scholarship

I was one of the very lucky recipients of the RFDS scholarship in 2021. This scholarship was used to help me with my Rural Clinical School (RCS) year-long placement in Kalgoorlie for my 4th year of Medicine

Your support keeps country communities alive

An Australian first for WA's Flying Doctor

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) Board Chair, Mr Sam Walsh AO has announced that two helicopters will join our fleet in an Australian first for the RFDS.

Flying Doctor Community Transport Officially Launches in Rochester

RFDS Victoria and Rochester and Elmore District Health Service held a special launch event to celebrate the Flying Doctor Community Transport service expanding into Rochester.

RFDS in Queensland achieves gold standard in aeromedical aviation safety

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has reinforced its commitment to patient safety, becoming the first dedicated aeromedical provider in the Asia-Pacific region to receive the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 accreditation.

Busselton nurse awarded RFDS Midwifery Scholarship

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has awarded a Busselton Hospital ED nurse the second RFDS midwifery scholarship established in memory of inspirational Western Australian Savanna Addis.

Nominate an RFDS Local Hero

Do you know a community member who in some way supported the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) last year?

Show someone you’re thinking of them with a thoughtful ‘Gift of Support’

Through the Flying Doctor shop, you can give a ‘Gift of Support’ to your loved one, the perfect virtual gift for someone who likes to make a difference.

The Flying Doctor is the safety net for all outback Aussies

“I think making regular gifts to the Flying Doctor is so rewarding, it’s such a great organisation and such a worthwhile cause.”

Save lives by recycling your bottles and cans as the Flying Doctor partners with Return and Earn

The Flying Doctor is grateful to have been selected as a major donation partner of the TOMRA Return and Earn Scheme recycling program