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Felicity gives every month to help keep Australians safe - and she’s not alone
More detailsThe RFDS committed to the Best for the Bush – in partnership with the Australian Government
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to have yesterday signed a long-term Strategic Partnership with the Australian Government until 2031-32, cementing the shared commitment to together improve the health of people in rural and remote communities.
Helping nurses to become midwives
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is offering midwifery scholarships to registered nurses to help them gain the qualifications they need to become a flight nurse for RFDS.
Life-saving medical care through our volunteers
For over 50 years, Jenny has volunteered as an RFDS Clinic Coordinator hosting the clinics on her property. Jenny’s dedication to her community is nothing short of inspiring.
#120 Flying dentist Dr Vai is changing the face of outback oral health
Flying Dentist Dr Vai and his team are changing the face of outback oral health.
Wellbeing Garden in Broken Hill takes shape
Visitors to the Broken Hill Wellbeing Place will soon feel an even more calming presence thanks to the creation of a cultural garden.
Our Robin Miller Scholarship Recipient
Over her ten-day internship, Tessa assisted in the retrieval of 27 patients, flew to 14 locations in Western Australia, from Albany to Derby and flew over 18,000km in RFDS PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft.
Sophie’s commitment to families in the bush
Sophie has seen firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to accessing medical care in the bush. That is why she is a monthly donor to RFDS.
Royal Flying Doctor Service Announces New Federation Chief Executive
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is proud to announce Emma Buchanan has been appointed as the new Federation Chief Executive, starting mid-February 2025.
#119 How a baby brown snake flew Eddie from Uluru to Alice!
A random encounter with a baby brown snake in a hotel hallway, sent Eddie flying from Uluru to Alice Springs!
Enhancing efficiency in delivering the finest care
The RFDS (Queensland Section) Operations Control Centre (OCC) celebrates its second year of success.
Flying Doctor Outreach Care Program to close 31 March 2025
Our Flying Doctor Outreach Care Program was established in May 2021 to deliver community-based activities that supported mental health and wellbeing in communities across East Gippsland affected by the 2019/2020 bushfires.
Allan’s lifelong commitment to families in the bush
Having generously supported us for more than 21 years, Allan has big-heartedly chosen to leave a gift in his Will.
Glencore supports RFDS Mount Isa crew in enhancing emergency care
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa aeromedical team have the ability to deliver enhanced emergency care thanks to a generous donation from Glencore Mount Isa Mines.
An outback nightmare: Lil's story
With blood splayed across the white tiles of her bathroom, Lil’s family and friends arrived to what looked like a scene from a horror movie.
Former NT Administrator appointed Flying Doctor Deputy Chair
RFDS SA/NT has appointed former NT Administrator Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO to Deputy Chair of its Board.
