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More detailsInnovation, Partnership and Purpose: Inside the 2026 RFDS National Partnerships Event
Last week, our national partners came together to see firsthand how the Royal Flying Doctor Service is changing what is possible for communities like this.
RFDS midwives nurturing new life
For Liz Arnold, becoming a midwife was something she was quite literally born for.
RFDS and RAA forge new roads in community partnership
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) has welcomed RAA as a Community Partner, providing critical funding to support the RFDS’s aeromedical training simulator.
Celebrating the Flying Doctor at Tassie's historic hangar
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is marking 98 years of delivering life-saving healthcare across Australia with a community celebration held inside one of Tasmania’s most historic aviation spaces.
A breath of good fortune: Ron's story
For avid traveler Ron Wilson, hitting the road and heading out bush in his caravan is the ultimate bliss. But this time last year, he almost didn’t make it home.
Tony thought he was going to die
Tony was attempting to fix tyres on his truck on a remote roadside outside of Brewarrina. A routine job. Then the truck suddenly collapsed on him. The weight crushed his legs. He was pinned beneath 15 tonnes of metal.
From melodies to mechanics: How apprentice engineer changed tune
RFDS apprentice engineer Isabella Burgess traded melody for mechanics by packing up and moving to Alice Springs.
Trusting our gut: Early screening in focus at Far North SA health camp
The Flying Doctor touched down in the remote community of Kingoonya last month, empowering local men to take care of their health.
Fly-ins not dampened by flood
As record rain swept across cast areas of Australia earlier this year, the RFDS joined emergency service partners, combatting flooded towns, closed roads and airstrips to deliver critical health care and supplies.
You turned distance into pure relief for Judy, and she is so grateful
Judy is so grateful that she was able to get to the specialist care she needed when her hip unexpectedly dislocated while caravanning near Cobar.
2026 Truck Run Triple Treat
“By taking the service to the truckies, it is an opportunity for them to stop and have a chat to a health professional and remind them to take care of themselves.”
From defence to care
Todd Gregory’s pathway to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has been shaped by a strong dedication to service, adaptability and a long-standing connection to rural and remote communities.
Peace of mind in the Wheatbelt
Eight-month-old Teddy became unwell with a fever, he became floppy, developed a blotchy rash and his hands, feet and lips turned purple. Chelsea says it was the most frightening experience as a parent.
Connect the clues: RFDS puzzle
Test your knowledge of the Flying Doctor with our latest brainteaser! In the grid below are four groups of four. It's up to you to figure out which words belong together.
Your support gives doctors wings
RFDS Pilot Paul Martin believes supporters like you are the reason why he gets to make a difference every day.
