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The Flying Doctor records a massive year of life-saving care
More detailsRFDS Victoria’s New Simulator Officially Launched at Sheepvention
RFDS Victoria’s is proud to officially launch our new simulator at the 2024 Sheepvention Rural Expo in Hamilton.
#103 Never mess with a Mulga! Ben's paralysing tale.
This is the story of 'Mulga Ben' - an experienced outback adventurer, who came off second best after wrestling a Mulga Tree near Alice Springs.
Embracing change and changing lives, one smile at a time
When George Chen, Principal Dentist of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section), left his longstanding clinic position to join the RFDS, he was instantly captivated by his new role.
More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner
The RFDS sincerely thanks Topdrill and the more than 500 attendees at this year’s Resources Industry Charity Sundowner for raising over $380,000 for two crucial Goldfields charities.
Dental Health Week (5-11 August)
This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia is acknowledging Dental Health Week.
A familiar name takes flight
In celebration of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) 15-year partnership with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the public was invited to help name a RFDS aircraft.
85 years on, your health is still our Territory
The RFDS formally marks 85 years in the Territory this week, reflecting on the historic opening of its Alice Springs Base.
New era for Mount Isa as aeromedical support breaks ground
Improved patient care and response capabilities for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and LifeFlight is a step closer today with the first sod turned on a new $31.8 million joint facility at Mount Isa.
#102 Farmer Phil vs a one tonne, charging bull!
SA cattle and commercial compost farmer, Phil Giles, was severely injured in 2018, after being crushed between a charging bull and a gate.
Rockhampton Landing Fee Donation
The Rockhampton Regional Council has generously donated a cheque for more than $143,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) to reimburse our annual landing fees at Rockhampton Airport.
Partnering for a more inclusive future
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia was proud to host its first Indigenous nursing student as part of a new partnership with Murdoch University.
How a flying school bus started it all for RFDS Engineer Doug Briggs
Veteran aircraft engineer Doug Briggs is celebrating 25 years of service for the Flying Doctor, 19 of which have been in Alice Springs.
Putting the fun in fundraising: how you can get involved!
Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months. Find out how you can get involved.
#101 Following in Squid’s sand tracks #oceans to outback
Clay (aka Squid) Bertram has combined his love for running and his entrepreneurial sand board making skills, to become a champion RFDS 'Oceans to Outback' fundraiser.
RFDS helps Sharleen Maxwell who was in labour
Sharleen Maxwell was in labour and the Flying Doctor was there to help.
