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RFDS Tas Youth Mental Health worker with child

Helping kids thrive offline this December

02 Dec 2025

The December 10 social media ban marks a turning point for Australian families. While the adjustment may feel difficult at first, experts say it’s an opportunity to strengthen real-world connections and improve mental health outcomes.

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23 Feb 2021

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

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was terrified!
17 Feb 2021

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.

Matched Giving
15 Feb 2021

Paws for thought

Pembroke School's latest donation of hand-stitched teddies is helping to make circumstances a little more bearable.

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14 Feb 2021

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!”

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14 Feb 2021

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”.

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14 Feb 2021

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.

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14 Feb 2021

On tap at the William Creek Hotel

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is now “on tap” at the iconic William Creek Hotel.

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11 Feb 2021

New aircraft to bolster RFDS fleet

The aeromedical capabilities of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are set to be bolstered through the acquisition of four new Beechcraft King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft.

King Air B360 on the tarmac
10 Feb 2021

RFDS Victoria partners with Cooper Energy to support rural health needs

RFDS Victoria has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Cooper Energy’s Legacy Foundation.

Cooper Energy partnership
09 Feb 2021

Dubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

Dubbo Visitor Experience listed as a top attraction on NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

Love an Aussie Road Trip
05 Feb 2021

RFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years

It’s rare for any employee to achieve 30 years’ service in one organisation, but rarer still for two employees to be celebrating the milestone on the same day.

Susan Markwell and Maree Cummins with an RFDS aircraft
04 Feb 2021

Broome RFDS doctor named finalist in the 2021 WA Rural Health West Awards

Broome RFDS doctor Tanya Ronaldson is in the running for 'GP of the Year' at the 2021 Rural Health West Awards.

Dr Tanya Ronaldson
29 Jan 2021

Marree community legend retires

When June Andrew rattled into Marree in her Ford Laser in the heat of the 1982 summer, it was the first time she had visited the remote South Australian town.

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29 Jan 2021

RFDS inspired children's book curated by former patient

A former patient who was retrieved after a mine site incident has produced a children's book as a way of giving back to the RFDS.

Andrew and Bosko
27 Jan 2021

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision

When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision