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Flying Doctor banks on Westpac in new major partnership
Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has welcomed Westpac as its new Banking Partner in supporting the delivery of critical healthcare services.
More detailsQueen 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.
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.
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.
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!
Silver City Bush Treadlers set off on annual pilgrimage for RFDS
Passionate RFDS supporters set off on their 2023 adventure, cycling through outback NSW.
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
