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Flying Doctor explores AI-enhanced care for rural and remote Australia
AI isn’t exactly new technology. But exploring its potential to improve health care for people living in rural and remote Australia represents an exciting new frontier for the RFDS.
More detailsED Nurse's flight path to the RFDS
Zoe had nursing and critical care qualifications and several years of emergency experience to put her in good stead to work at the RFDS. The final thing she needed to be an eligible candidate was her midwifery qualifications.
Simon Wood MP Visits RFDS Tasmania to Discuss Health Initiatives
Simon Wood MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, visited the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania at the hangar at Launceston Airport last week to discuss the RFDS’s physical and mental health programs delivered across the state.
Employer Statement – WGEA Gender Pay Gap
At RFDS Victoria, we are committed to fostering a positive, fair, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of gender or identity.
Succession assured for Australia’s premier motoring fundraising events
After 35 years and over $36 million raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Outback Car Trek (OCT) has ensured its future by transferring ownership and management of its premier motoring fundraising events to the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).
Renewed support from Beach to bush
Beach Energy has extended its major sponsorship of RFDS SA/NT to support the continual upgrade of Flying Doctor aircraft and life-saving equipment.
Birtles & Bean Complete Their Epic Journey raising funds for the RFDS
Matthew Benns and Warren Brown’s journey retracing Francis Birtles’ historic trek has raised over $120,000 to support life-saving RFDS services.
RFDS Budget Submission seeks greater primary healthcare access in the bush
In the 2025-26 Commonwealth Budget, the RFDS is driven by the recently finalised Strategic Partnership with the Australian Government to address the significant health needs of those living in rural and remote parts of our country, seeking further investment in primary healthcare services.
Flying Doctor is Australia’s ‘Most Reputable Charity’ for 13th year, says Charity RepTrak ™ 2024
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has once again ranked first in the Charity Benchmark 40 by Charity RepTrak - and has done so for 13 of the 14 years that the study has been conducted.
How You Can Support Your Youth's Mental Health
Our Mental Health Team Leader, Meagan Chivers, wants parents of youth to know that open communication is crucial in helping them cope when times get tough.
Our bank account has changed, but our mission hasn’t
We have changed banks to provide you with more options and better security when donating to the RFDS in WA.
A risk of rupture and a race against time: Robert's story
As time ticked by, Robert had a tight window to travel 3,000km across the country for life-saving surgery.
Desert dinner drama: Josh's story
When Josh Larven felt his lip start to swell at an outback pub, he had a sinking feeling of what was to come.
All set for all terrain: Flying Doctor launches new remote ambulance
The Flying Doctor has hit the road in 2025 with a new all-terrain ambulance – the first of its kind in South Australia.
Small patient, big complications: Ratna’s story
More than a thousand kilometres stood between young mum Ratna Wilis and the hospital that could help her newborn son.
Top End training ground for care in the air
Charles Darwin University celebrated the inaugural graduates of Australia’s first Master of Aeromedical Retrieval qualification – an innovative program developed alongside the Flying Doctor.
