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Chief Exec RFDS Emma Buchanan receiving award from Cathy Johnson from Readers Digest

Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2025 announced

13 Jun 2025

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.

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09 Aug 2023

Celebrating Dental Health Week '23

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania team had super fun celebrating Dental Health Week (DHW) 2023 with SuperSillyUS Circus. But there's a serious side to dental health that was part of our event and messaging throughout the week.

Dental Health Week 23
09 Aug 2023

Best for the Bush In-Focus Report Released

Today the Royal Flying Doctor Service is releasing our first Best for the Bush ‘In-Focus’ report, looking at heart, stroke, and vascular disease and the disproportional impacts on rural and remote Australia.

Best for the Bush In-Focus report released
06 Aug 2023

RFDS TV Show Soars to New Heights with Season 2 Premiere Date Announcement!

Australia's beloved drama series, RFDS, is set to make a thrilling return with its much-awaited Season 2!

RFDS Season 2 Group Shot
28 Jul 2023

Silver City Bush Treadlers set off on annual pilgrimage for RFDS

Passionate RFDS supporters set off on their 2023 adventure, cycling through outback NSW.

Treadlers ride past $750,000 in fundraising for RFDS
19 Jul 2023

RFDS Pioneers Unique Covid-19 Vaccination Program to Serve Rural and Remote Australians

RFDS Pioneers Unique Covid-19 Vaccination Program to Serve Rural and Remote Australians

Covid Report 2023
18 Jul 2023

Oceans to Outback Returns, Continuing to Bring Essential Healthcare to Every Corner of Australia

Oceans to Outback Returns - Royal Flying Doctor Service and Generous Donors Bring Healthcare to Every Corner of Australia

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30 Jun 2023

NAIDOC 2023

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14 Jun 2023

The mobile RFDS Dental Service celebrates 10 years of miles and smiles

Collinsville locals joined representatives of the QCoal Foundation, Government, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) to celebrate ten years of continuous service delivery by the mobile RFDS Dental Service.

dental van
13 Jun 2023

Men's Health Week 2023

Men's Health Week 2023, June 12-18, focuses on Healthy Habits. The RFDS, Tas provide health services to rural and remote communities throughout Tasmania in the areas of cardiovascular, mental and oral health. Here we provide tips on creating healthy habits in each of these areas.

Men's Health Week 2023
27 May 2023

National Reconciliation Week 2023 "Be a Voice for Generations”

NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving Reconciliation in Australia.

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27 May 2023

When ritual meets rescue: Robert's story

During a cultural ceremony in outback South Australia, Robert was struck by a sudden illness, sparking deep concern among family and friends. In need of urgent medical help, he was hundreds of kilometres from the nearest major hospital.

RFDS patient Robert Crilly
24 May 2023

In hot water: Louis' story

When a quiet day out on an outback lake went terribly wrong, Louis was left clutching his lifeless leg, calling out to mates for help. That's when they called the RFDS.

In hot water: Louis' story