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RFDS to launch Primary Health Care in Clermont

31 Jul 2026

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30 Jan 2020

RFDS Research: Aeromedical retrieval for suspected appendicitis in paediatrics patients

A significant number of paediatric patients are aeromedically retrieved from rural and remote locations with a diagnosis of appendicitis or acute abdominal pain. Future research should consider whether training in abdominal point-of-care ultrasound reduces retrievals.

30 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor board members named Members of the Order of Australia

The hard work and dedication of two Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) board members were formally recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.

30 Jan 2020

"I'm 26 weeks pregnant. It's too early to give birth."

Juarne was in labour at only 26 weeks pregnant.

27 Jan 2020

Australia Day achievements

Flying Doctor staff and volunteers were recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.

26 Jan 2020

The Hon. Amanda Vanstone Awarded AO

We congratulate the Honourable Amanda Vanstone who was conferred an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the 2020 Australia Day Honours List for distinguished service to “the Parliament of Australia, to the people of South Australia, and to the community.

24 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor's world-first aeromedical jet on show for Australia Day

RFDS Western Operations chief pilot Albin Unger will be operating the Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft as it does two laps around the iconic Swan River at the City of Perth sky show event on Sunday at approximately 4.45pm.

24 Jan 2020

Just in time

When Leah was born, doctors detected a heart murmur and needed the RFDS.

24 Jan 2020

Meet our staff

Meet our dedicated pilots and doctors.

24 Jan 2020

The Flying Doctor saves the day

The Flying Doctor saves the day for young, Lachie.