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Responding to COVID-19 the Flying Doctor way

Otto’s magical trip to the Visitor Experience

RFDS uses the latest aviation surveillance technology to care for patients

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is using the latest in aviation surveillance technology to deliver greater levels of care for its patients.

Flying Doctor gorge rescue in the remote Kimberley

The Flying Doctor in WA was involved in an extraordinary and coordinated rescue of a 26-year-old woman who was stranded from her injuries following a fall while hiking on a remote gorge in the Kimberley.

Emergency RFDS transfer in south-west

One of his best mates is a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), but Donald Truss never expected that he’d require an emergency transfer himself.

Flying Doctor Flight Nurse calls time on long and illustrious career helping others

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Lois Lanyon has called time on a long and well-travelled nursing career spanning almost 50 years.

Flying Doctor ready to help our farmers. Wherever. Whenever

RFDS Esperance Auxiliary member uses Flying Doctor for the first time

RFDS Esperance Auxiliary member Colin McKenzie, aged 79, experienced first-hand the impact of his donations after requiring urgent transfer to Perth following a choking incident.

Flying Doctor base in Meekatharra upgraded

Patient care and comfort at the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) Meekatharra base in Western Australia has been lifted following the installation of a new patient transfer facility.

RFDS Western Operations pilot Jake Walsh marks flying milestone

Captain Jake Walsh has become WA's third RFDS pilot to join the '500 club' - achieving 500 hours flying time on the first-of-type aeromedical Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet.

Funding support to ensure continuity of care

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has received more than $285,000 in funding from the Queensland Government to aid in the delivery of services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

RFDS powers the Territory with purpose-built aeromedical jet

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has unveiled its $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.

20 years and $15 million raised thanks to Ergon Energy Retail

For the last 20 years, Ergon Energy Retail and its customers have raised over $15 million for the Flying Doctor in Queensland, keeping the RFDS aircraft in the air and saving lives. Thank you to everyone who supports us through this amazing initiative.

Talk small to make big change

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has launched a new campaign aimed at promoting better connections to support mental health and wellbeing

A young diabetic's story