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RFDS to launch Primary Health Care in Clermont

31 Jul 2026

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28 Apr 2023

Flying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2023

For the third consecutive year, RFDS has been named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity in this year’s Reader’s Digest trusted brand survey.

28 Apr 2023

RFDS and SAPOL make history with first 'highway landing' of aeromedical jet in Australia

The Flying Doctor performed the first ‘highway landing’ of an aeromedical jet on Australian soil, as part of a joint training exercise with SAPOL.

27 Apr 2023

Griffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose

Since climbing into the cockpit of an F1-11 as a child, Ethan Taege has dreamt of a career in the sky – but now he hopes to fly for a higher cause.

26 Apr 2023

Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2023 announced

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on the Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands survey of 2023.

26 Apr 2023

Overcoming a life-changing accident

Her episode of Australian Story is the most popular ever and 20 years on, Gayle is still thankful for the Flying Doctor.

26 Apr 2023

Aspiring doctor shares her outback experience

Jasmine travelled halfway around the world to experience working with the Flying Doctor.

26 Apr 2023

Trek heads west for new experience

The annual Outback Car Trek gets ready to make the 7,000-kilometre journey from Geraldton to Darwin

26 Apr 2023

Showing off the Flying Doctor's work in Canberra

Canberra Showgoers had the chance to see the work of the RFDS through its Mobile Education Unit.

26 Apr 2023

Outback ready to rock again in 2023

Festivalgoers quickly snap up Mundi Mundi Bash tickets, with 2023 event a sell-out

26 Apr 2023

Anita inspired by parents’ generosity

Parents’ love of the outback and giving back motivates Anita to become a Regular Giver

26 Apr 2023

Message from our Chair April 2023

RFDSSE Chair thankful for your ongoing support

26 Apr 2023

Taking flight later in life: Meet RFDS Pilot Alex Shearn

Alex Shearn always dreamed of taking to the skies like his dad, who was a pilot in the Australian Air Force. But from a young age he was told he was colourblind, quashing his aspirations to follow in his father’s footsteps.

26 Apr 2023

Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story

Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story

25 Apr 2023

A lifetime of service

RFDS Primary Health Care Nurse Kathleen Loadsman reflects on her years of service this Anzac Day.