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Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2025 announced
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is humbled to have been announced, for the 5th consecutive year, as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted’ charity brand in the Readers Digest Trusted Brands Australia 2025.
More details#104 Greg was lucky to survive a stroke while surfing
Greg was enjoying his regular morning surf when a stroke suddenly paralysed the 72-year-old 'mid wave'.
A day in the life with the Flying Doctor: Jessie’s bite-sized experience
After spending a decade as a dental hygienist in a previous life, Jessie Burling, was given the chance to go back to her roots with the RFDS Oral Health team.
RFDS Victoria’s New Simulator Officially Launched at Sheepvention
RFDS Victoria’s is proud to officially launch our new simulator at the 2024 Sheepvention Rural Expo in Hamilton.
#103 Never mess with a Mulga! Ben's paralysing tale.
This is the story of 'Mulga Ben' - an experienced outback adventurer, who came off second best after wrestling a Mulga Tree near Alice Springs.
More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner
The RFDS sincerely thanks Topdrill and the more than 500 attendees at this year’s Resources Industry Charity Sundowner for raising over $380,000 for two crucial Goldfields charities.
Dental Health Week (5-11 August)
This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia is acknowledging Dental Health Week.
85 years on, your health is still our Territory
The RFDS formally marks 85 years in the Territory this week, reflecting on the historic opening of its Alice Springs Base.
#102 Farmer Phil vs a one tonne, charging bull!
SA cattle and commercial compost farmer, Phil Giles, was severely injured in 2018, after being crushed between a charging bull and a gate.
Partnering for a more inclusive future
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia was proud to host its first Indigenous nursing student as part of a new partnership with Murdoch University.
How a flying school bus started it all for RFDS Engineer Doug Briggs
Veteran aircraft engineer Doug Briggs is celebrating 25 years of service for the Flying Doctor, 19 of which have been in Alice Springs.
Putting the fun in fundraising: how you can get involved!
Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months. Find out how you can get involved.
#101 Following in Squid’s sand tracks #oceans to outback
Clay (aka Squid) Bertram has combined his love for running and his entrepreneurial sand board making skills, to become a champion RFDS 'Oceans to Outback' fundraiser.
RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with WA Country Health Service
The RFDS WA is pleased to announce the signing of a new 10-year contract with the WACHS to continue delivering high quality health care and aeromedical services to regional and remote Western Australians.
#100 Buckle up! The Flying Doctor Podcast 100th episode takes off!
'Welcome aboard' the 100th Flying Doctor Podcast episode, as we 'turn the tables' on podcast host Lana Mitchell and discover the rich and fascinating story of how outback Australia's favourite podcast came to be.
#99 Leanne was struggling to breathe before she lost consciousness
When her asthma symptoms were at their worst, Leanne was struggling to breathe and actually thought 'she was going to die'.
