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Oliver, RFDS Tasmania's newest qualified dental assistant

RFDS Tasmania's Newest Dental Assistants

04 Aug 2025

This Dental Health Week, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania is proud to celebrate two rising stars in our dental team, Oliver and Georgia, who have recently completed their Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

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20 Oct 2022

Record missed but $90,000 raised for Flying Doctor at Mundi Mundi Bash

Almost 4000 festivalgoers lined up on the Mundi Mundi Plains in August to attempt a world record for most people doing the Nutbush, raising almost $90,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Mundi Mundi
20 Oct 2022

Cycling round Corner Country for a cause

After 15 days and almost 950 kilometres later, our incredible supporters the Silver City Bush Treadlers, completed their 2022 fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE).

Treadlers
20 Oct 2022

Budding pilot sets his sights on a career with the Flying Doctor

While most 15-year-olds are still trying to figure out what they want to do when they finish school, Jack Feher already has it worked out and is attempting to make his dream a reality.

Jack in the cockpit
20 Oct 2022

Generous act raises money for Flying Doctor

The Flying Doctor is blessed to have incredible supporters who ensure that we are able to continue delivering high quality healthcare to rural and remote communities and we love to be able to highlight the great work they do.

Natalie Wood
20 Oct 2022

Flying Doctor mourns Queen Elizabeth, who put the Royal in RFDS

RFDSSE pays its deepest sympathies to the Royal family after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen
20 Oct 2022

Teddy bears help teach healthy habits to little locals across Mount Isa

RFDS teams up with the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to support ConnectedLE’s Teddy Bear Care Program.

Two children are pictured holding an RFDS teddy bear, learning about wellbeing strategies.
18 Oct 2022

Future of aeromedical care ready for take-off with launch of first B360 aircraft

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has unveiled the first of a new fleet of aircraft which are set to revolutionise aeromedical care in Australia.

Doctor, Pilot, and Nurse stand in front of the B360 aircraft
17 Oct 2022

RFDS WA crew in the running for 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards

Two nurses and a unique multidisciplinary team involved in establishing and driving the RFDS' remote COVID-19 vaccination program have been named finalists in three out of 12 categories in the 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards.

RFDS Rural health west awards
17 Oct 2022

A Father's Day to remember

Harry John O’Loughlin chose the most perfect day to enter the world - arriving four weeks ahead of schedule to mark the most special Father’s Day imaginable for his parents.

Liam and Hannah are pictured holding their newborn baby, Harry.
17 Oct 2022

Your support keeps the Flying Doctor in the air

You make it possible for us to deliver the best healthcare to some of the most remote communities of Australia, as well as being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to perform emergency retrievals.

Your support keeps the Flying Doctor in the air
17 Oct 2022

James goes boots and all in fun run for the RFDS

For 25-year-old James Caruana, participating in the 2022 fun run, City2Surf, was his way of giving back to the Flying Doctor.

James Caruana
17 Oct 2022

Judith Barker commences as RFDS Western Operations CEO today

Today marks Judith Barker's first day as Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations.

New RFDS CEO
14 Oct 2022

Meet the Flying Doctor team at the 2022 Brunswick Show

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) is extremely excited to be at this year’s Brunswick Show, the South West’s biggest agricultural show, on Saturday 22 October.

Brunswick Show
14 Oct 2022

RFDS Victoria holds its first gala dinner in three years

This year’s Going the Distance gala dinner was a celebration of our supporters, our donors and the RFDS TV show.

RFDS Victoria holds its first gala dinner in three years
14 Oct 2022

Five Minutes With… Mental Health

For over 25 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has been providing expert Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to people in rural and remote communities across Queensland.

Manager of Outback Mental Health Services, Tim Driscoll, is pictured smiling on a blue background. Next to Tim is white text and a quote.