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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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09 Jun 2022

#40 Flight nurse Brendan Devlin has seen it all over his 30 year career

Brendan Devlin has worked as a flight nurse for the RFDS for more than 30 years. This podcast interview lets you walk in his shoes, hear of the highs, lows and humorous side of his work in the Service.

Brendan Devlin
08 Jun 2022

Walking with Bobby

One step at a time, Bobby Young of Scottsdale has been walked through a life-saving regime of physical and mental health strategies so that his kids don't end up without a dad like he did.

Bobbys Walk
08 Jun 2022

Thank a First Responder Day

On 8 June, the RFDS is joining people around Australia to say thank you to the thousands of first responders who do so much for the communities in which we live, work and play.

Thank a First Responder Day
03 Jun 2022

RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with Queensland Government

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) today welcomed an extra $334 million 10-year commitment from the Queensland Government, to continue delivering essential services to regional, rural and remote Queensland.

10-year partnership with Queensland Health
03 Jun 2022

RFDS congratulates Her Majesty on Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Flying Doctor Service congratulates and pays respect to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee -- marking 70 years of dedicated service to Australia and the Commonwealth.

Her Majesty on Platinum Jubilee
03 Jun 2022

#39 How do you land an RFDS plane in the dark in the outback?

Flying Doctor podcast: What is it like to be an RFDS pilot? What are the qualifications and experience needed to get a job, and what it is like on a day to day basis?

landing a plane in sunset
02 Jun 2022

RFDS congratulates Her Majesty on Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Flying Doctor Service congratulates and pays respect to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee - marking 70 years of dedicated service to Australia and the Commonwealth.

RFDS celebrated Queen's Jubilee
30 May 2022

National Reconciliation Week: Connecting to Country

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the RFDS encouraged staff to recognise the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we deliver services.

National Reconciliation Week
30 May 2022

Badly broken, barely breathing: Phil's story

When Phil Eley’s motorbike adventure went horribly wrong in the middle of outback Australia, his friends at the scene feared the worst.

RFDS patient Phil Eley
30 May 2022

A rural lifeline: Jo's story

As increasing emotional stress pushed outback station owner Jo French to breaking point, her family made a life-saving phone call.

RFDS mental health patient Jo French
30 May 2022

Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End

On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.

RFDS Vaccination Nurse Jodie Tayler on Galinwin'ku
30 May 2022

Relief for roadhouses

Get insight into how the RFDS provides support and medical care to outback roadhouses through 'fly-in' clinics.

Nullarbor Roadhouse
30 May 2022

Loretta'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.

Loretta Reynolds
30 May 2022

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.

Marree in the making
30 May 2022

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 Darwin Tourist Facility VR Experience