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#138 Fergus's Fight to Survive - after Flipping his 4WD
Fergus and his fellow station workers on horseback at Brunette Downs
More detailsJUNE: Reaching new heights of community care
The RFDS steps up during the COVID-19 pandemic, transporting patients, pathology tests and even school students across the borders.
JULY: Doubling our jet power
The RFDS welcomes its latest addition to the fleet, unveiling a $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.
AUGUST: Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife
Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife
SEPTEMBER: Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine
Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine at South Australia’s first regional Patient Transfer Facility.
OCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support
Strengthening our corporate and community support – with thanks to you! Senex Energy extends its sponsorship to $1 million as our supporters dig deep.
NOVEMBER: Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients
Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients with new artwork unveiled during NAIDOC Week.
RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity
The RFDS is named Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the ninth year.
Adventure turned into tragedy at Dolerite Gorge
The only thing Skrollan remembers as she fell into the gorge was hurting her rib cage, seeing the floor getting closer - then she hit the back of her head on a sharp stone.
Flying Doctor invests in regional airports
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is investing $325,000 to enhance the capability of 36 regional aerodromes state-wide.
Robin Miller: A life of service and adventure
A pioneering female pilot who combined her passion for flying with nursing, Robin Miller made extraordinary contributions to both aviation and medicine.
Winners! Bushfire Counselling and Support Service wins at Gippsland Primary Health Awards
We are pleased to share that along with our partners, Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV), Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS) has won the Integration & Partnerships category at the 2020 Gippsland Primary Health Awards. This award acknowledges our collaborative work in delivering the Bush
Unique partnership delivering dental health services in the Midwest recognised
An impactful partnership between the Flying Doctor in WA, Karara Mining and the Shires of Perenjori, Morawa and Mingenew delivering dental health services in the Midwest was recognised through a Department of Mines Community Partnership Resources Sector Award for Excellence.
Mobile dental vehicle reaches more communities
Since 1961 the Royal Flying Doctor Service has been providing mobile dental outreach services to people living in rural and remote areas of Tasmania. That mission has become significantly easier with the launch of a $350,000 custom-built mobile dental vehicle.
An emergency dash to Perth
York-based businessman Jorn Ib had just finished setting up his site at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days when he started to experience a heart attack.
RFDS insources engineering operations
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) now has greater visibility and accountability of its engineering and maintenance activity with the transition of all engineering operations in-house.
