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Stay safe this harvest season
For the past 97 years, the nurses, doctors and pilots of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) have been no strangers to regional WA.
More detailsIt is a phone call that nobody EVER wants to receive.
"I could hear my younger children screaming and crying in the background on the phone because their mum was shaking and wouldn't wake up. They were petrified," said Andrew, Taya's husband.
Remote airstrips made safer with new landing rules
Remote airstrips are being made safer with new landing rules issued by the RFDS. Watch our video explaining the procedures.
RFDS Victoria 2020 AGM Forum: Rising to the Challenge
Watch the recording of our first ever online AGM Forum to hear how we have rallied and adapted to an incredibly challenging year, and the opportunities
'Most Reputable' Charity for 2020
The Royal Flying Doctor Service takes out 'Most Reputable' charity in 2020 Reptrak Survey
‘Darn a Good Yarn’ launches to bring joy this holiday season
Today a new Aussie book launches that has, like a good Christmas pudding, been a long time in the making.
Santa won't be the only red-belly in the skies this Christmas
Help keep the Flying Doctor's red-bellies and crews in the air by making a donation this Christmas.
Flying Doctor Telehealth goes national
Commonwealth Government funding is enabling RFDS Victoria to take its telehealth platform national.
2020 RFDS Local Hero Award recipients announced
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has announced nine regional 2020 RFDS Local Hero Award winners – each representing one of its base locations.
Flying Doctor lifeline to station life
Lying on a claypan after being flung from a motorbike on the Clifton Hills Station in the far north-east corner of South Australia, station manager Peter Nunn knew the RFDS was on the way.
New service helps locals smile
As COVID-19 restrictions temporarily closed dental services across the nation, the RFDS worked on opening a new one in outback SA.
Outback Ordeal
Young Jackeroo Tommy was struck down by illness and was a very long way from the help he needed.
IGA 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.
Technology to support better health
Digital patient medical bags will soon arm the Flying Doctor with lifesaving technological support for patients in rural and remote Australia, thanks to a generous donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation.
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.
