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New RFDS Tasmania Home Off to a Flying Start
RFDS Tasmania's new aeromedical facility is right around the corner - officially breaking ground at Launceston Airport this week.
More detailsMarree 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.
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.
Flying Doctor lives up to its vision
When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.
Flying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020
After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.
The White Cliff Wagners get creative for the RFDS
Dick Wagner is an avid community fundraiser and well-known member of the community in White Cliffs, a small town of 100 people, 255km north of Broken Hill.
Loving father Jacob has use of his arm thanks to your generous support
After a collision on his dirt bike, the 21-year-old needed emergency surgery to save his arm.
Rosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor
Rosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor, now she donates to help other families get the care they need
Send in your snaps
Whether it’s a spectacular shot of the Flying Doctor in the Australian outback, an emotional time when the Flying Doctor has been there for you or a loved one, or a fun picture that captures a special moment at our Dubbo or Broken Hill Visitor Experience, we want to see your snaps and hear the story
You can help us bring safe-tea to the outback!
This year we are launching a new community event, ‘The Outback Morning Tea’ to raise vital funds to bring healthcare to those living in rural, regional, and remote Australia. You can join with your friends and family and hold a morning tea to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
A message from President Alex Scamps
Critical care for a genetic heart condition
Tash Yeo’s concerned friend urged her to get a check-up at their local hospital when he noticed her heart was racing and she was out of breath.
THE GIFT OF TIME: The profound effect a community had on their local GP
For RFDS (Queensland Section) GP Trainee Katrina Starmer, a recent gift from the Chillagoe community, was not just beautiful – but incredibly symbolic.
Saving baby Kaleb
Baby Kaleb was only 10 days old when he became seriously ill in the midst of rising floodwaters in Biloela. His mum, Lori, took him to the local hospital. But Kaleb was so unwell that he needed intensive care – nearly 150km away.
New Study on RFDS Pregnancy Patients
New Study reveals one out of every 420 women who gave birth Australia-wide during 2015–2017 received an aeromedical retrieval by the RFDS
