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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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25 May 2021

Tribute to RFDS pioneer the late Melva Stone AO

Melva Stone AO will always be remembered as a pioneer in the history of the RFDS in Western Australia.

Melva Stone
18 May 2021

RFDS Launches new local Facebook Pages

We have so many stories to share! Follow our new Facebook pages in your local area to hear more about what we do in your state or territory!

RFDS aircraft Follow us on Facebook
11 May 2021

RFDS Victoria launches new Facebook page

RFDS Victoria has launched its own dedicated Facebook page to highlight the stories and people that make up the Flying Doctor in Victoria, supporting positive social connection across the state.

RFDS Victoria launches new Facebook page
10 May 2021

The first day of a child's life shouldn't be their last

Zac had a difficult start to life, but your support is what keeps families like his together. Find out how you can help children like Zac

RFDS Tasmania appeal
10 May 2021

Public support needed for new Flying Doctor Base

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is taking the next step in its statewide infrastructure plan, announcing today its plans for a new aeromedical base to service regional, rural and remote Queensland.

New RFDS Mount Isa Base
07 May 2021

RFDS Toowoomba Patient Transfer Facility officially opened

A new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) patient transfer facility was officially opened at Toowoomba City Aerodrome in May.

The official opening of the new PTF
07 May 2021

Flying Doctor Day set for take-off

Help fly us further this Flying Doctor Day as we celebrate 93 years of providing an essential 'mantle of safety' to all who live, work and travel throughout Western Australia on Monday 17 May.

Flying Doctor Day 2021
06 May 2021

Making Tracks

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01 May 2021

Flying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2021

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has today been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands’ survey of 2021.

PC24 plane flying
29 Apr 2021

RFDS jet deployed for time-critical mission

With three significant blockages in the arteries pumping blood to his heart, doctors at Broome Hospital told Les Noad that he wouldn't make it through the night unless he could get to specialised care in Perth as soon as possible.

Les Noad
28 Apr 2021

King Island rider clocks up kilometres

Only the iconic winged logo of the Royal Flying Doctor Service on Kelly’s polo top hinted about the mission – to ride from one side to the other, then from top to bottom on the island, to raise money for RFDS Tasmania.

Fundraiser for RFDS Tas
28 Apr 2021

Recognition as Australia's Most Trusted Charity

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on the Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands survey of 2021.

Reader's Digest Most Trusted Charity
28 Apr 2021

Readiness to respond

RFDS with an Australian first qualification

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