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RFDS Tasmania's Newest Dental Assistants
This Dental Health Week, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania is proud to celebrate two rising stars in our dental team, Oliver and Georgia, who have recently completed their Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
More detailsA dry needle in the haystack: Meet our first Flying Physio
Armed with a portable treatment table and a backpack containing everything you’d find in a city clinic, the RFDS’s newest health professional is making tracks in the bush.
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.
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!
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.
Ryman Healthcare Australia chosen charity 2024
RFDS Victoria has been selected as Ryman Healthcare Australia’s chosen charity for 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.
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
RFDS WA Board Member Professor Fiona Wood recognised in Australia Day Honours
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia proudly congratulates board member Professor Fiona Wood on her inclusion in the Australia Day Honours List.
RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity
The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in Reptrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study (2023). Find out more.
Can you help us to understand our impact?
Take this quick survey and help us to understand the impact of the RFDS on Western Australia.
#78 Australia, to the USA, to Kenya and back home again
Dr. Mardi Steere, now a vital member of the RFDS, returned to her hometown of Adelaide five years ago after a diverse medical career abroad. In this interview, she reflects on her journey to becoming a doctor, her overseas adventures, and delivering essential healthcare to rural and remote Australia
RFDS & Cooper Energy Announce 3 Year Partnership Extension
RFDS Victoria is pleased to share Cooper Energy's Legacy Foundation has signed another three-year partnership agreement, continuing its support of RFDS Victoria’s rural health programs.
#77 Dr Katrina Starmer tells how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor
Dr Katrina Starmer works with our RFDS Queensland team. Katrina tells of how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor, years ago, when she was out mustering on a remote property that belonged to the family of her school friend. Listen today!
Josie Alec joins RFDS WA Board
RFDS WA is proud to announce Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) traditional owner and business identity Josie Alec has joined its Board of Directors.
#76 Stephen Peacocke reflects on playing 'flight nurse Pete' in 'RFDS
Had a lovely, relaxed chat with renowned Australian actor, Stephen Peacocke, who plays flight nurse 'Pete Emerson' on the RFDS TV drama. We talk about growing up in regional NSW, mustering cattle by motor-bike on a remote station, becoming an actor, and then his most recent work on set as 'Pete'.
