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RFDS Tasmania Honours Lindsay Millar OAM
In a touching tribute to a man whose life has been defined by service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania has renamed its education simulator the "Lindsay Millar OAM", celebrating Lindsay’s remarkable 60 years of dedication to the organisation.
More detailsLeading at the sharp end
“Stretching myself beyond my norm was why I decided to join the RFDS,” says Lisa Darley, Health Services Manager at Broken Hill.
Celebrating the women of the Flying Doctor
Happy International Women's Day! The Flying Doctor in WA is celebrating the day by recognising the tremendous efforts of the women of the Flying Doctor who #choosetochallenge themselves on the frontline and behind-the-scenes to benefit the health outcomes of all who live, work and travel across WA.
Flying Doctor calls for help to assist burns patients across Queensland
Latest figures from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) reveal an average of 73 patients each year are flown to emergency care with burns-related injuries.
Profile: Hayley Wood, Network Support Pilot, RFDS
As a teenager, Hayley Wood accompanied her dad on a trial instruction flight. Hayley says on that day all her former career aspirations perished and she knew she was destined to become a pilot.
A golden partnership begins
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA is delighted to welcome Westgold Resources as our newest major partner.
More than $200,000 raised in 12 hours for Flying Doctor Memory Lane
A lightning-fast 12 hour donation drive has seen RFDS Victoria raise vital funds to help launch its new service, Memory Lane.
Mobile brain scans to transform urgent stroke care
The Australian Stroke Alliance,of which the RFDS is a member, has received $40 million through the Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative.
The weekend that didn’t quite go to plan
Laura wasn't expecting to be airlifted by the RFDS when she was spending the weekend in Mukinbudin with her family. Thankfully the RFDS was there for Laura and her baby boy Archie to safely transport them to Perth...
What if there was no help?
Jed was helping muster sheep on a friend’s property when he came off his motorbike, fracturing his wrist and shattering his ankle.
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was terrified!
"When I was diagnosed with cancer, I knew it was going to be a long road ahead, living so far from doctors and the treatment I needed. I was terrified.” – Peter from Lightning Ridge
RFDS Victoria launches its Matched Giving Day to support Memory Lane
On Thursday 25 February 2021, RFDS Victoria will launch a lightning-fast fundraising campaign to support its new service, Memory Lane.
Paws for thought
Pembroke School's latest donation of hand-stitched teddies is helping to make circumstances a little more bearable.
Remote rescue
Amber Driver was shocked by news that no mother ever wants to hear. “Sonny’s come off his bike. He’s really hurt!”
Doc's new chapter
When Dr Yaritji Green completes the new Australian General Practice Training Program, she’ll join a growing breed of doctors known as Rural Generalists – or “GPs Plus”.
Turning cows into cash
A surprise six-figure donation from a Naracoorte business has secured a flying start to the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s fundraising efforts in 2021.
