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An AIR MAIL Christmas Letter from the Flying Doctor
Across Australia this summer, the RFDS will be there to help - whenever and wherever our rural and remote communities need us most.
More detailsLoretta's lasting legacy
The RFDS Central Operations Board was proud to acknowledge Loretta Reynolds with Life Membership for her long-standing contribution to the organisation.
Making Marree: Behind the scenes
"World Class Health Care: Under a Sky Full of Stars" is a short documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the making of the new RFDS Marree Community Health Service.
Tour the Territory
Two iconic Australian stories. One iconic location. There is no better place than the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility to see, experience and learn about the Flying Doctor’s rich history.
RFDS helps deliver first baby born in Richmond in 15 years
Jess Harvey was 35 weeks pregnant when she awoke in the middle of the night with contractions at home, two hours from her nearest town. The RFDS was soon called to assist, and not long after baby Darby arrived.
#38 A ute rolls in remote South Australia
The Flying Doctor Podcast: A ute rolls on a remote dirt road in South Australia and as Karina and her husband approach they realise it is their son's vehicle...
Celebrating RFDS Western Operations engineers this Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
In the last year, the WA Flying Doctor travelled 9,000,000kms to reach more than 10,000 patients in need of our care, a feat made possible thanks to our highly specialised engineering team.
The Flying Doctor celebrates supporters and volunteers during National Volunteer Week
RFDS Victoria held its first regional event since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic with an afternoon tea in Bendigo.
The Flying Doctor Podcast Soars high
The Flying Doctor podcast has been discovered by the Australian public with over 120,000 downloads since launched in March 2021 Find out what the buzz is about!
Indigenous artist draws attention to mental health and wellbeing
Sixteen-year-old Indigenous artist Wudarabin Snider from Cooktown is helping the Flying Doctor to empower communities to prioritise their mental health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#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.
International Nurses Day
On May 12 each year, the world takes opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses makes across all healthcare settings.
