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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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17 May 2022

RFDS celebrates Flying Doctor Day

On 17 May 2022, RFDS celebrates Flying Doctor Day and 94 years of proudly providing emergency aeromedical and essential health care services to the Australian community.

RFDS proudly celebrates Flying Doctor Day
13 May 2022

Improving stroke care in regional and rural Australia

The RFDS Research and Policy Unit has just released a health education paper on the impact of stroke on people living in the bush.

Stroke Report
13 May 2022

Delivering the 'vinest' care: Winery donates to the RFDS after family airlifted

When Kirsty Balnaves decided to give to the Flying Doctor on behalf of her family’s winery, she had no idea the impact of her donation would be felt so close to home.

Kirsty Balnaves and Ellie Pollard
12 May 2022

Help save lives this Flying Doctor Day

On Tuesday 17 May, the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia (RFDS) will celebrate Flying Doctor Day, marking the 94th anniversary of the very first Flying Doctor flight in 1928.

Flying Doctor Day
12 May 2022

#36 A beloved daughter disturbs an intruder and is shot at point-blank range

As a remote area nurse Lesley De Landelles tells the stories of the dash to save her daughter's life, and earlier, of her father.

RFDS in Jericho - Night retrieval
11 May 2022

International Nurses Day

On May 12 each year, the world takes opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses makes across all healthcare settings.

International Nurses Day
09 May 2022

The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time

The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time today, marking an historic moment for the RFDS in Western Australia.

RFDS x Fortescue
09 May 2022

The Australian Wagyu Association raised vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

The Australian Wagyu Association donated proceeds from their recent charity auction to RFDS Victoria.

Australian Wagyu Association
03 May 2022

SleepMaker and Flying Doctor partnership takes off

SleepMaker, Australasia's largest bedding and foam manufacturer sign a new three-year community partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)

SleepMaker and Flying Doctor partnership takes off
03 May 2022

Watch our Flying Doctor team at work

Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day with the Flying Doctor as a pilot, nurse or doctor? Watch this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the extraordinary work our frontline teams do, day in, day out.

Watch behind-the-scenes of one of our primary health care teams
03 May 2022

Local boy’s dream of touring RFDS comes true

With the dream of living in the outback when he grows up, Chae first learned of the Flying Doctor when the service saved his uncle’s life, after the man was bitten by a deadly snake on a fishing trip.

Chae in cockpit
29 Apr 2022

Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2022 announced

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands’ survey of 2022.

RFDS plane with patient being evacuated
25 Apr 2022

World Pilots' Day

April 26 marks World Pilots’ Day – a day where we celebrate and recognise the many contributions of pilots who safely connect millions of passengers around the world every year.

RFDS Pilot Chris Thompson
22 Apr 2022

Providing vital care to those who need it most

Stradbroke Station Manger, Paul Woods and Queensland Health Nurse, Lesley De Landelles, share their stories about how the Flying Doctor delivered vital care in a life-threatening event.

Paul and Lesley share their stories about the RFDS
14 Apr 2022

Outback Heritage Experience the top tourism destination in town according to TripAdvisor

The Flying Doctor's Outback Heritage Experience at Broken Hill is a must-visit destination for Mundi Mundi Bash attendees.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Broken Hill's Outback Heritage Experience is a must-visit