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The Flying Doctor records a massive year of life-saving care

31 Jul 2026

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20 Feb 2024

A student placement with the RFDS led to Mick landing his dream job

Having grown up in the suburbs of Melbourne, working as a mental health clinician in the Central Desert of Australia is a whole new world for Mick Keane.

19 Feb 2024

QUIZ: How well do you know the RFDS?

How well do you know the RFDS? Test your general knowledge of the Flying Doctor with this quick-fire 10-question quiz!

08 Feb 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia records busiest year

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australian has recorded its busiest year on record, with 10,270 patients retrieved across the state throughout 2023.

08 Feb 2024

RFDS named Australia's most reputable charity for 12th time

The RFDS has been recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in RepTrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study for 2023.

08 Feb 2024

From childhood dreams to RFDS wings

As a boy, Michael Urquhart was fascinated with planes and clouds and still vividly remembers his first flight at the age of nine in a Piper Cherokee at Hervey Bay.

07 Feb 2024

RFDS provides relief following Tropical Cyclone Jasper

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) are extending their mental health services in Far North Queensland to support communities devastated by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

06 Feb 2024

Ryman Healthcare Australia chosen charity 2024

RFDS Victoria has been selected as Ryman Healthcare Australia’s chosen charity for 2024!

05 Feb 2024

RFDS Victoria launches its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Roadmap 2023-26

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS VIC) is pleased to launch its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Roadmap 2023-26.

01 Feb 2024

Underpayment of worked overtime for past and present RFDS VIC NEPT employees and related roles

A statement on underpayment of worked overtime for past and present RFDS VIC NEPT employees and employees in related roles

31 Jan 2024

Mending minds in rural and remote Queensland

Cairns based RFDS Recognised Mental Health Counsellor Joseph Oui is working with communities to improve mental health and overcome the disadvantages of life in remote and very remote parts of Queensland.

31 Jan 2024

Message from the CEO, Greg Sam

Our team are excited for what is shaping up as another important year for the Flying Doctor.

31 Jan 2024

Tamlyn soars to new heights as a Pilot for the Flying Doctor

Tamlyn Gresser knew from a young age that she wanted to be a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service so when she joined the organisation in January 2022, it was the realisation of a dream.

31 Jan 2024

Outback walk raises vital mental health and wellbeing awareness

Dirt, storms and heat doesn’t stop Marg and Alli from completing 300 kilometre walk for mental health awareness.

31 Jan 2024

RFDS receives award for Electronic Health Record

Ground‑breaking new RFDS technology receives prestigious innovator award.

31 Jan 2024

Aussies smash Oceans to Outback challenge raising much needed critical funds

Thank you to our supporters who took part running, walking and cycling in our national Oceans to Outback challenge.