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Flying Doctor appoints new Chief Executive as long-serving leader prepares to retire

After 13 years of dedicated service with the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS), Chief Executive, Tony Vaughan ASM, will retire at the end of 2026.

Peter Kittle Motor Company renews support for the Flying Doctor

Australian car dealership Peter Kittle Motor Company has extended its commitment to RFDS SA/NT for another three years – its support now set to reach three decades.

Agricultural contractors supporting Tasmanian rural healthcare

ACTI is helping strengthen the health and wellbeing of Tasmania's farming communities and ensuring that vital healthcare services remain accessible for rural Tasmanians.

Thanks to you, Play Therapy is helping Lily find her voice and thrive

RFDSSE Play Therapy is helping Lily find her voice and thrive

Built for what’s next: RFDS centre marks new approach to health and education in Port Augusta

RFDS SA/NT has completed construction of a first-of-its-kind Port Augusta Centre for Rural Health and Education, bringing it a step closer to increasing primary health care access and growing the health workforce across Far North SA.

Flying Doctor Care Pod Expansion Across Victoria

Clinicians put rural medical skills to the test in Menindee’s first Flying Doctor Skills Day

Lived experience supporting young people at headspace Cairns

Lived experience can be one of the most powerful tools in mental health care, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is expanding support for young people with the introduction of two new peer worker roles at headspace Cairns.

Fraser Coast Regional Council continues vital support for RFDS (Queensland Section) with multi-year commitment

Mitchell dad to run 115km for the Service that saved his son

Continuity of care making a difference for women in Robinvale

RFDS to lead next chapter of aeromedical care in the Top End

RFDS SA/NT has welcomed today’s announcement that it will operate the Top End Medical Retrieval Service (TEMRS), following a competitive procurement process led by the Northern Territory Government.

Walking for Wellness: Thank you, Marg

Over the past five years, Marg has transformed a simple idea into an extraordinary contribution to the wellbeing of people living across Far West New South Wales.

Meet Brendan, the Desert Swimmer – His extraordinary story started with your support

When Brendan reached out for help, you were there, providing the mental health support he needed to get his life back on track. Now he is at peace with himself and finds great joy in helping others in the bush.

Five years of Oceans to Outback, Seventeen Years of Impact

Tricia said the challenge provides motivation to stay active, supports the RFDS to continue changing lives across Tasmania and Australia, and provides a sense of community working together toward a worthy goal.