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Roy's Ride - 1300km for the Flying Doctor
When Roy Butler heard about our Lighting the Way Flare Tour, not only did he offer a message of support for our legacy in NSW, but he also offered his time, a motorbike and three days on the road advocating for remote and regional communities.
More detailsDream job at the RFDS: Meet Flying Doctor Anthony Rengel
As a child, RFDS WA Dr Anthony Rengel loved anything and everything to do with flying and would regularly visit Jandakot Airport to watch aircraft take off and land with his father.
Supporting the future of Queenslanders
Dr Shauna Taylor is a Flying Doctor legend — in more ways than one. Working for the RFDS, she spends countless hours saving lives and caring for people, Through a gift in her Will, Dr Shauna will also have a lasting and life-changing impact to Queenslanders in regional, rural and remote areas.
Down to the wire: Richy's story
A devastating fall from a ladder while on a job 540km north of Adelaide became a race against time for carpenter Richard Hobbs.
RFDS veteran bids farewell after 34 years: Q&A with Captain Ray Mundy
After more than 30 years of delivering aeromedical services to outback Australians, RFDS Central Operations’ longest-serving pilot Ray Mundy has hung up his hat.
Healthy smiles, happy lives: Delivering oral health care at the base of Uluru
At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.
Out and about: August 2022 fundraising recap
RFDS Auxillaries and Support Groups alongside our crews have been busy engaging with the local community to spread awareness and raise funds for the Flying Doctor.
RFDS Central Operations welcomes new board members
The RFDS Central Operations recently appointed 2022 NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle and aviation expert Geoff Roberts to its Board.
Newscorp to be a proud sponsor of the upcoming RFDS strategic research series
Newscorp is proud to be sponsoring the upcoming RFDS strategic research series and will donate $50K to the RFDS for the research project, and $50K in–kind across Newscorp mastheads, as part of their commitment to the bush and its people.
Cooper Energy supports the Flying Doctor Education Program to tour Otway schools
Cooper Energy is funding the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria to take its Education Program–complete with the life-sized RFDS Flight Simulator –on a two-week tour of Victoria’s south-west.
#49 Even the seasoned riders can sometimes get it wrong...
Phil Eley was touring on his motorbike on the Birdsville Track in remote South Australia, but he ended up cartwheeling and found himself having to rely totally on others
Go further - Walk, Run or Ride throughout October to keep the Flying Doctor flying
Get fit, raise funds and help the Royal Flying Doctor Service deliver life-saving healthcare to across Australia.
Applications now open for RFDS Midwifery Scholarships in WA
Are you a registered nurse looking to work for the RFDS but don't have the necessary midwifery qualification? If so, we want to hear from you!
Flying Doctor Community Transport Expands to Warracknabeal
RFDS Victoria is pleased to partner with Yarriambiack Shire Council to bring the Flying Doctor Community Transport service to the community of Warracknabeal and surrounds.
'Ningaloo' takes to the skies
Three children have scored a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name the newest Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet used by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia.
A unique commitment that will remove isolation as a barrier to lifesaving medical care
Living in an isolated community showed one woman just how important the Flying Doctor is.
