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Flying Doctor banks on Westpac in new major partnership

Flying Doctor banks on Westpac in new major partnership

24 Mar 2026

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has welcomed Westpac as its new Banking Partner in supporting the delivery of critical healthcare services.

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27 Oct 2022

RFDS extends wellbeing service with launch of a new Employee Assistance Program

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will extend its Mental Health and Wellbeing Service with the launch of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Dr Tim Driscoll
25 Oct 2022

RFDS WA crew celebrate double win at 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards

The Royal Flying Doctor Service WA is celebrating this week following two wins at the Rural Health Excellence Awards on Saturday night.

RFDS WA crew celebrate double win at 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards
24 Oct 2022

Message from our President

RFDSSE President thankful for your ongoing support

Professor David Lyle President, Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section)
24 Oct 2022

The Flying Doctor has a new donor and they are the youngest on record

Smallest supporter gives a big gift

Baby
22 Oct 2022

The outback surf club making waves for Flying Doctor

Situated 900km from the nearest beach, Winton is normally a sought-after outback experience known for its stretches of red dirt, not white sand. It definitely isn’t the place you would expect to find a local Surf Club.

3 surfboards with paintings of birds are pictured standing up in the outback. The dirt is bright orange and sky a rich blue.
21 Oct 2022

Join the RFDSSE retrieval team

We’re always on the lookout for new talent to join our growing team..

Join the RFDSSE Medical Retrieval team
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.