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

31 Jul 2026

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04 Apr 2019

Charles' Story

“The medical staff on board kept my heart going to keep me alive on the flight to Jandakot where I was conveyed to Fiona Stanley Hospital to get a pacemaker fitted.

04 Apr 2019

Saving lives at remote surf beach

When most people think 'remote', images of red-dirt, blue-sky readily come to mind, but not by the Flying Doctor who extended its 'mantle of safety' to the white sand-blue waters of one of the country's most sought-after surf beaches.

03 Apr 2019

Flying Doctor launches new aircraft and Major Sponsor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT) today unveiled a brand new ‘flying intensive care unit’ which will join the fleet, and announced a new major sponsor in South Australian-based oil and gas producer Beach Energy Limited.

03 Apr 2019

Women take the lead at Flying Doctor bases

Two dynamic women have taken on new leadership roles with the Flying Doctor: Kendall Graham has been promoted to Base Manager at Dubbo Base and Kate Parnell has joined us as Mascot Base Manager in Sydney.

03 Apr 2019

Bikers to bring bright smiles for Flying Doctor communities

Oral health is a big issue, particularly in rural and remote areas, where access to services is limited and people have to travel long distances to see a dentist.

03 Apr 2019

Dubbo Base prepares for relaunch

The Royal Flying Doctor Service prepares to step up its services in Dubbo with a new multipurpose facility set to open soon.

03 Apr 2019

Message from South Eastern President Ruth Sandow

Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President,

02 Apr 2019

What it takes to join the RFDS medical team

"It's a very dynamic space to work in, where you get different patients, travel to different places every day and sometimes on different modes of transport. You deal with everything and anything.

01 Apr 2019

Downer Group take on iconic Kimberley bike event to support their Flying Doctor

"I've done corporate triathlons but the Gibb Challenge is one of a kind - I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

01 Apr 2019

Flying Doctor Edi's Story

"Many of the patients we pick up are suffering from chronic health issues and are in dire need of specialist care.

25 Mar 2019

RFDS (Qld Section) become Australia’s first & only IS-BAO Stage 2 dedicated aeromed provider

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), have achieved the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 2, making them the only IS-BAO registered dedicated aeromedical provider in Australia and one of only a handful in South East Asia.

22 Mar 2019

Health students to gain world class training & experience thanks to new agreement

Today, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) and Towards International Medical Equality (TIME) organisation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support long-term rural and regional career pathways by helping students to gain invaluable experience.

21 Mar 2019

Flying Doctor named as charity partner for Vivid Sydney 2019

The Flying Doctor is announced as the official charity partner for the 2019 Vivid festival.

20 Mar 2019

Rural GPs train on the ground and now in the air with RFDS

Western Australia’s regional and remote health care networks are set to be strengthened with RFDS Western Operations achieving national accreditation as a training provider for rural General Practitioners (GPs).

15 Mar 2019

Future female pilots take-off with the Royal Flying Doctor Service

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) are teaming up with STEM engagement specialists She Maps to give young women the opportunity to be drone pilots for the day. The high-flyers will be introduced to engineering and aviation, encouraging them to explore a career with the RFDS.