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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 detailsRFDS Vic wants to hear from you!
RFDS Victoria is working for better health and wellbeing across Victoria through better physical and mental health and better social connection - and we want to hear from you!
Elders builds on its support for the bush through RFDS partnership extension
Agribusiness icon Elders Limited has signed another three-year agreement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT, guaranteeing its commitment to rural and remote health and wellbeing until 2026.
Belinda is doing her bit for breast cancer awareness
Twelve months after a breast cancer scare, RFDS Primary Health Nurse Belinda Gentle is using her experience to encourage others to get checked.
2023 Client Survey Results
Our annual client survey tells us how people feel about the service we have provided, what their experiences have been when engaging with us, plus how they would rate their own physical and mental health after receiving care from the Flying Doctor.
Steve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel
Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.
Queen of the Skies
At the age of 97, Anne Lewis is being honoured as being the first woman to obtain her commercial pilot's licence in WA and the first woman to fly for the RFDS.
Dr Christine McConnell retiring after 27 years
After 27 years’ service at the RFDS WA, Dr Christine McConnell has hung up her stethoscope.
Grain growers donate $100K to RFDS WA
Following a bumper season, CBH's unique grain forfeiting scheme sees generous donations for WA charities.
Highway to help: Tony's story
When Tony’s vehicle rolled off the Eyre Highway in one of the most remote areas of the country, he was trapped in his car clinging to life – needing the RFDS to land on the road to airlift him to safety.
Cloud-powered care: Introducing the RFDS Electronic Health Record
The Flying Doctor has embarked on a new era of healthcare accessibility, launching the RFDS Electronic Health Record (EHR) to further enhance patient care.
From tourist to team member: How an RFDS visitor experience helped Mitchell spread his wings
After visiting the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility for the first time, Mitchell became enamoured by the Flying Doctor story and was eager to learn how he could get involved.
Cutting-edge dental care, no matter where
The next time you pack a bag for a trip, you may wish to spare a thought for the RFDS Oral Health team.
It all starts with you: August 2023 fundraising recap
Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months.
Mundi Mundi Bash breaks Nutbush World Record
More than 6,000 people come together to set a new record for people performing the Nutbush at once
Mini plane inspires big donation
When aeromodeller Andrew Herzfeld set out to build a replica Rio Tinto Life-Flight PC-24 jet, he dreamed of using it to fundraise for RFDS WA.
