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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 detailsYour 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Little Charleville local shares her RFDS experience for Juiced TV
As the daughter of an RFDS Nurse Manager, Eliza grew up knowing all about the RFDS, but when a serious accident occurred, she turned that experience into an incredible feature for Juiced TV.
The Flying Doctor is soaring further for emotional wellbeing during Queensland Mental Health Week
Starting conversations about mental health is the first step to developing a proactive approach to wellbeing; the second, bringing the conversations to life.
Qantas is set to celebrate 100 years since the first mail flight
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) celebrates its proud history with Qantas, as the commercial airline celebrates 100 years of passenger flying.
Baring it all for mental health
In 2021, the national Naked Farmer movement raised more than $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Wellbeing & Mental Health Service.
Brisbane Airport: Queensland's link to life-saving care
Last year alone, more than 4,250 patients from 63 locations across Queensland passed through Brisbane Airport with the Flying Doctor.
A partnership to last a long road
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) celebrates a 10-year-long partnership with The Webster Family, who own and operate Kangaroo Bus Lines in Brisbane’s north.
Farewell message from RFDS Western Operations CEO Rebecca Tomkinson
Rebecca leaves the RFDS in WA in excellent shape and with a clear flight path for the future after nearly five years as CEO.
#54 What happened when a drunk 15 year old got behind the wheel?
Alysia Cawthorn was illegally driving with her sister and friend in the car when they crashed and rolled. Hear her story in this podcast Alysia reflects on how she was given a second life by the RFDS.
Catch the WA Flying Doctor at the 2022 Perth Royal Show
Whether it's trying out our brand new hololens experience or chatting to one of our pilots, doctors or nurses about a career with the Flying Doctor, there's plenty of reasons to visit our exhibition stand at the 2022 Perth Royal Show!
