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Felicity gives every month to help keep Australians safe - and she’s not alone

27 Jul 2026

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30 Aug 2024

Calling all Flying Doctor Podcast Fans!

The Flying Doctor Podcast is a testament to the spirit of mateship and resilience. Running for over three years, across 11 seasons and 106 episodes, the podcast has become a significant part of the RFDS brand. It’s been a platform to share the extraordinary stories of Australians from every state, f

30 Aug 2024

Pharmacy in a box

For those who live, travel or work remotely, an RFDS medical chest can be a lifeline.

29 Aug 2024

Read the latest edition of Your Flying Doctor

Our spring magazine is jam-packed with stories from all over Western Australia about the RFDS's dedicated staff, inspiring patients and our passionate supporters.

29 Aug 2024

#106 TJ's horse slipped from under him and they hit the dirt!

Experienced horseman TJ wasn't expecting to come off his horse during a hectic cattle muster. But when his horse stumbled at speed, he immediately knew the impending fall was going to hurt.

28 Aug 2024

The legacy and future of the Mount Isa Base

Sixty years ago, in the heart of Queensland’s outback, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa base was established, revolutionising healthcare in one of the State’s most challenging regions.

27 Aug 2024

Dubbo Support Group turns first sod on new RFDS project

The Dubbo Support Group have been supporting the RFDS for more than 25 years and they have assisted with another project.

26 Aug 2024

Paralympian saved by the Flying Doctor

Australian Paralympian Lewis Bishop is preparing to compete against the world’s best at the 2024 Paralympian Games in Paris after being saved by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section).

26 Aug 2024

Royal Flying Doctor Service WA expands Medevac Service

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) has expanded its aeromedical retrieval capabilities through a new partnership with PHI Aviation.

22 Aug 2024

#105 A brain scan on a plane?! Life-saving Australian Stroke Alliance research.

A brain scan on a plane? The Australian Stroke Alliance is developing portable brain scanning technology for remote patient diagnosis.

21 Aug 2024

RFDS thankful for Fraser Coast Regional Council support

In the past year, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical team helped more than a thousand sick or injured patients from the Fraser Coast region reach the care they needed.

21 Aug 2024

QCoal Foundation and QCoal Group extend its support of the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has extended its longstanding Principal Partner agreement with the QCoal Foundation and QCoal Group.

20 Aug 2024

RFDS TV Show Wins 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards!

the "RFDS" TV show has been awarded 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards. This award celebrates not only the incredible talent and hard work of the cast and crew but also the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) life-saving work in Australia.

20 Aug 2024

The RFDS WA achieves accreditation

We are proud to announce that the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has achieved Nation Safety and Quality Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).

19 Aug 2024

Celebrating Hardy’s First Year, thanks to you!

Celebrating Hardy’s first birthday was joyous, made even more so because his birth was life-threatening.

19 Aug 2024

People like you rising up to the challenge!

Betty and Dinah walked to bring better health to the Outback.