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Royal Flying Doctor Service once again bound for the Bash in 2025
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is once again taking flight for the Mundi Mundi Plains as an official charity partner of the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash festival.
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Rio Tinto staff supported by the Flying Doctor
Mental health education is vitally important for those living and working in remote areas such as Far North Queensland.
Bay to Birdwood and the RFDS historic cars
Iconic 1920s images showing the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s founder traversing the outback in a battered Dodge Buckboard are inspiring the restoration of two vintage cars in South Australia.
Transforming health care for communities across the country
The October edition of 'Going the Distance' will be hitting letterboxes very soon. In it, you'll find more inspiring stories from our Flying Doctor community.
Bay to Birdwood
The 2020 Bay to Birdwood is proud to announce that the RFDS is this year's Charity Partner! Donate Now!
Travel safe tips from your Flying Doctor
We know the wonders and pitfalls of remote travel. Here are our top tips for safe travel from the Flying Doctor you'll want to keep handy as you #wanderoutyonder throughout Western Australia during the school holidays.
World-leading technology ensures safety of RFDS Cairns staff
World-leading medical simulation technology is now being used by Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) staff in Cairns to aid training and technical skill development.
Evie was in pain and frightened
John Fahey Vale
It is with great sadness the Royal Flying Doctor Service learns of John Fahey’s passing. John Fahey, in addition to his significant political and social roles, was an Independent Councillor for the Australia Council of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia from 2003 to 2006.
Flying Doctor provides big boost for national economy
A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides more than $2.5 billion in benefits to the Australian economy each year through its life-saving aeromedical services to regional, rural and remote Australians.
RFDS pilot celebrates 20 years helping Queenslanders
A flight with his high school teacher has manifested into a rewarding, 20-year career as a pilot with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for Captain James Williams.
Pilot's World War II mission remembered
It’s been 75 years since World War II ended on September 2, 1945, and the deadliest military conflict in history had few positives emerge from its horrors. However two advancements, one in the medical field and one in education, are both connected to the RFDS.
A gift from the heart
The Flying Doctor recently visited Kangaroo Island to give back to a community in recovery from this summer's devastating bushfires.
