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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 detailsIGA add piece to the fundraising puzzle
Independent Grocers of Australia stores are putting the pieces together for a strong November fundraising campaign for the RFDS.

Senex gives one million reasons to celebrate
Valued corporate partner Senex Energy has extended its support for the RFDS Central Operations to $1 million with a further three-year major sponsorship.

Winning horse fills Flying Doctor cup
When Irish galloper Twilight Payment crossed the finish line first in this year’s Melbourne Cup the RFDS won its own $50,000 prize via its volunteer support group on Kangaroo Island.

Help babies like Zac this Christmas
It should have been the happiest day, but it turned into a nightmare for Shane, Jemma and baby Zac.

Western Operations Flight Nurse marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor
Congratulations are in order for Flight Nurse Marianne Testi who today marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor.

Swim for your Flying Doctor at the 2021 Rottnest Channel Swim
Looking for a charity to throw your support behind? Look no further than the Royal Flying Doctor Service who provide a 'mantle of safety' to all who live, work and travel throughout WA, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Bright idea puts safety first for Flying Doctor night landings
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) pilots have gone back to basics to ensure remote and private airstrips are adequately lit for night landings.

Creativity supporting mental health and wellbeing
Inspired by her ancestors, wildlife and bush tucker, 15-year-old Wudarabin Snider from Cooktown has produced the winning design in an Indigenous Creative Art Competition staged by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

Mother-daughter artists create First Nation art for Flying Doctor
Artwork created by South Australian Aboriginal artists Kelly Taylor and her daughter T’keyah Ware has been unveiled in a new range of RFDS uniforms to reflect our role in supporting remote communities.

Signature Flying Doctor artwork launches NAIDOC Week
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has partnered with two South Australian Aboriginal artists to launch a major artwork and uniform piece inspired by the remote communities it serves.

Always Was, Always Will Be.
This year the NAIDOC theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. This theme recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent

Special Goldfields touch to WA Flying Doctor's 2020 Christmas Cards
The Flying Doctor in WA is proud to support local and feature the talent work of Kalgoorlie-based artists in this year's Christmas card range.

Motor car enthusiasts ride for the Flying Doctor
The On the Road Again (OTRA) tour are celebrating 10 years of fundraising for their Flying Doctor and are travelling from Northam to York over eight days for the 2020 event.

Recycle for RFDS
There is another way you can support your Flying Doctor! We are excited to announce the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA has recently registered as a charity with Containers for Change. Return your eligible containers through the recycling scheme and donate the funds to RFDSWA to help fly us further.

From the frontline: Preparing for take-off
Colin works at the RFDS' 24-hour Coordination Centre at Jandakot Airport. He gives us some insight into some behind-the-scenes action which takes place from the call for help to take-off.
