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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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13 Jan 2023

RFDS Australia's Most Reputable Charity

The RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

rfds flight nurse and doctor sitting in aircraft
12 Jan 2023

RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has once again ranked first in the Charity Benchmark 40 by Charity RepTrak - and has done so for 11 of the 12 years that the study has been conducted.

RFDS staff walking from the plane
12 Jan 2023

Did you know that the RDFS has an online shop with an amazing range of products?

Buying your gifts at our online DocShop and help families and communities in outback Australia to receive critical healthcare.

Mundi Mundi
05 Jan 2023

#37 How does Paul survive a horrible mountain bike accident in remote WA?

The Flying Doctor Podcast: Paul Fiddes is a fit and experienced rider, but his competitive nature got the best of him in the Cape to Cape mountain bike event a few years ago...

mountain bike ride
30 Dec 2022

The flights you don't want to be checking onto this new year

New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for people to let their hair down and celebrate with family and friends -- and this year that is something we all look forward to.

Mt Isa Plane RFDS
25 Dec 2022

Santa won't be the only red-belly in the sky this Christmas

Please celebrate safely and take a well-earned break this Christmas.

RFDS Plane in WA
19 Dec 2022

The RFDS in WA sees an increase in calls for help early this festive season

The Royal Doctor Service of WA (RFDS) has seen an increase in calls related to accidents in regional WA during the past week.

RFDS WA PC-12 plane with green and red christmas lights on tarmac
15 Dec 2022

RAP Year in Review

We are very proud to present our first Reconciliation Action Plan ‘Year in Review’ report.

RAP Year in Review Report
15 Dec 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service launches country bakeries awards

RFDS Victoria is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural country bakery awards, which have been voted for by Flying Doctor road crews.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service launches Victorian country bakeries awards
14 Dec 2022

#20 How did Andrew Conlon survive being swallowed by the earth?

Ten years ago, Andrew fell into a mine shaft in Western Australia and sustained serious head injuries which left him with epilepsy.

How did Andrew Conlon survive being swallowed by the earth?
07 Dec 2022

The Flying Doctor community comes together for the John Flynn Luncheon

With its theme, “Spirit of the Outback Adventurer”, RFDS Victoria’s annual John Flynn Luncheon was a celebration of remote communities and pioneering Australians.

The Flying Doctor community comes together for the John Flynn Luncheon
07 Dec 2022

SA Governor's inaugural visit to RFDS

Her Excellency, The Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, paid her first visit to the RFDS this week.

SA Governor visits RFDS Adelaide Base
30 Nov 2022

The Flying Doctor flight simulator visits Ryman Healthcare

With Ryman Healthcare naming their newest village after Flying Doctor founder John Flynn, the team at RFDS Victoria decided to pay the residents a visit.

Ryman Healthcare
29 Nov 2022

RFDS patient calls for support this Christmas

A Perth mother-of-two who suffered a life-threatening emergency while on holiday in the South West is encouraging Western Australians to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) this Christmas.

Toni calls for support