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RFDS Tasmania Honours Lindsay Millar OAM
In a touching tribute to a man whose life has been defined by service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania has renamed its education simulator the "Lindsay Millar OAM", celebrating Lindsay’s remarkable 60 years of dedication to the organisation.
More detailsAccess to primary care is the key to better health outcomes in remote Australia
A new Royal Flying Doctor Service research report series, entitled Best for the Bush, Rural and Remote Health Base Line 2022, was released today.

Flying Doctor to establish health hub at William Creek
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to establish a permanent healthcare clinic in the South Australian outback tourism town of William Creek.

Brandt Agriculture donates to RFDS
Following a staff vote, Brandt Agriculture chose to donate $37,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Iconic Pro Hart prints on offer at the DocShop
Pro Hart hand-signed prints exclusively available to purchase at RFDS DocShop.

A message from our Chair
A message from Chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section), Dr Saranne Cooke


Flying Doctor saves two community GP clinics
Thanks to your support two regional towns have kept their medical centres

Don’t wait for “another day” to help
No time like the present to make a lasting impact, says Cristina Caamano, RFDS Planned Giving Manager

Pilots take a virtual trip around the world to show support
Virtual WorldFlight raises in excess of $23,000 for the Flying Doctor

Aussies go further for Flying Doctor during national fitness challenge
Walkers, runners and cyclists take on fitness challenge for the RFDS

Stroke doesn’t stop Mervyn from appreciating Flying Doctor flight
When an acclaimed photographer needed transporting after a stroke at his photography exhibition opening, the Flying Doctor was there.

Pilots soar across the outback to raise vital funds for remote communities
Outback Air Race sets a new record raising funds for the Flying Doctor

“A job like no other”: Retrieval Doctors in awe of their rewarding work
RFDSSE Retrieval Medical Doctors share what it is like working for the aeromedical organisation.

RFDS CEO receives Australia Day Honours

#48 A Jackaroo is hemorrhaging in remote and NT and his mates have to get him to hospital
Early last year Chris and Betty Katsogiannis received a call from their son Nicholas, who was in remote NT and had a post-operative bleed that he was unable to quell. This started a desperate dash to Tennant Creek hospital, many hours away.
