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RFDS joins the Mundi Mundi Bash

Royal Flying Doctor Service once again bound for the Bash in 2025

17 Jun 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is once again taking flight for the Mundi Mundi Plains as an official charity partner of the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash festival.

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28 Oct 2021

Sarita's Reflections - Placement in Nhulunbuy

Royal Flying Doctor Service Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Scholarship Reflections

Sarita Scholarship Placement Reflections
28 Oct 2021

RFDS receives international recognition

The Flight Standards Team of pilots ensure the Flying Doctor remains airborne and they have been recognised internationally for their efforts.

Pilot Nick Tully
26 Oct 2021

RFDS major fundraiser event Gibb Challenge wins prestigious award

The Gibb Challenge, a major fundraiser event for the RFDS, is the winner of the "Best charity or cause-related event" at the 2021 Australian Event Awards and Symposium.

RFDS x Gibb
20 Oct 2021

Newest RFDS aircraft takes to the sky

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations (RFDS) will proudly unveil the newest member of its fleet in Port Hedland today.

Newest RFDS aircraft takes to the sky
20 Oct 2021

Building a healthy headspace

On Wednesday 6 October, headspace Cairns celebrated headspace day — a national day of support for the mental health and wellbeing of all young Australians.

Cairns team celebrates headspace day
17 Oct 2021

RFDS buses roll out to boost Covid vaccination rates in rural towns

The Royal Flying Doctor Service mobile health hub buses will hit the road on Monday, October 18, 2021, in partnership with the State Government, to deliver an accessible vaccination option to Tasmania’s rural and remote communities. Find out when it's coming to your town . . .

health hub bus
15 Oct 2021

Why did 9 year old Jake collapse at the tail end of a soccer game and stop breathing?

Joshua Bacon was set into panic mode when his fearless nine-year-old son Jake, suffered a heart-attack and collapsed unconscious on the soccer field last year.

#30 Why did 9 year old Jake collapse at the tail end of a soccer game and stop breathing?
15 Oct 2021

Beachwheels Australia helps Memory Lane go further.

More special journeys have been made possible thanks to the donation of a Sandcruiser and a Sandpiper wheelchair.

Beachwheels RFDS
14 Oct 2021

Flying Doctor helps protect remote communities through delivery of COVID-19 vaccine

RFDS (Queensland Section) primary health care staff have now delivered more than 7,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to rural and remote communities.

RFDS (Queensland Section) administers COVID-19 vaccinations
13 Oct 2021

RFDS strengthens connections with Cape York communities

The RFDS (Queensland Section) has engaged Indigenous photographer, Naomi Hobson, to capture portraits in Cape York communities serviced by our Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

Naomi Hobson with RFDS Staff
13 Oct 2021

New experience and new territories for RFDS

Find out why shearing sheds, hotels and sporting grounds have played such a big role in the work of the Flying Doctor during 2021.

COVID Vaccination NSW
13 Oct 2021

Focus on mental health critical as pandemic drags on

Find out how the Flying Doctor is working to improve mental health through lockdowns and the vaccination rollout

Mental Health
13 Oct 2021

Australia loves RFDS – TV series a success

Find out how a new Australian drama is showcasing the work of the Flying Doctor and introducing a new audience to our work

RFDS TV show
13 Oct 2021

We couldn’t do it without people like Stan

After needing the services of the Flying Doctor, Stan Mikolajski was determined to give something back

Stan and Wife Jodie
13 Oct 2021

New doctors land despite COVID challenges

How have the RFDS and our newest recruits been able to overcome the challenges of a global pandemic and lockdowns to get ready for action?

Doctors