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Graphic: Leia at Fortescue HQ
Leia's Story
As a fly-in fly-out HR professional for 15 years, Leia Piccoli had witnessed many mining colleagues require an RFDS retrieval in a medical emergency. She had never expected to need the service herself.
More detailsRotary E-Club and RFDS partnership continues to flourish
11 Oct 2019Another year of dedicated support from the Rotary E-Club NextGen for The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has seen an amazing $18,710 raised. Our strong bond based on mutual values of service to rural and remote Australia continues!
Read full storyGreat Aussie Coin Hunt
07 Oct 2019Did you know the RFDS is featured on the new Dollar Coin as part of the Great Aussie Coin Hunt?
Read full storyRehab services vital to prevent bush cardiac deaths
04 Oct 2019A new RFDS research paper released today, details how cardiac rehabilitation services, if made available in the bush, could prevent as many as 80% of premature deaths from cardiac disease.
Read full storyGawler volunteers raise $16,000 for Flying Doctor
02 Oct 2019A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $16,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the community over the past year.
Read full storySecond PC-24 jet in service
01 Oct 2019When every minute in the air can mean the difference between life and death, these new jets have the potential to save countless lives.
Read full storyDouble your dollar
01 Oct 2019Rio Tinto to match all donations up to $100,000. We have recently launched an exciting and innovative digital fundraising campaign ‘Keep Flynn Flying’ with our partner Rio Tinto.
Read full storyOur Regional Treasure Chests Supporting West Australians
01 Oct 2019RFDS Western Operations medical chests are located in more than 500 national parks, mine sites, stations and rural communities, providing essential access to medical treatment for a wide range of situations.
Read full storyHow Alfred Traeger gave the outback its voice
27 Sep 2019In the mid 1920’s Alfred Traeger invented the pedal powered radio, revolutionising communication in the outback. The invention was integral to the founding of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, but it wasn't his only invention and he was just as innovative at home as he was in his factory.
Read full storySunraysia volunteers raise $7,000 for Flying Doctor
26 Sep 2019A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $7,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the community over the past year.
Read full storyRFDS Medi-Jet 24 - first 100 days
20 Sep 2019The RFDS Medi-Jet 24 has reached another milestone – its first 100 days of operational service.
Read full storyShow time for the Flying Doctor
20 Sep 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is delighted to again showcase its life-saving work and support the state’s largest annual community event - the 2019 IGA Perth Royal Show.
Read full storyNew Federation Executive Director
20 Sep 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is very proud to announce Mr Frank Quinlan has been appointed as the new Federation Executive Director of the Service, starting in mid November 2019.
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