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The ground breaking at Launceston Airport for RFDS Tasmania new base

New RFDS Tasmania Home Off to a Flying Start

08 Apr 2026

RFDS Tasmania's new aeromedical facility is right around the corner - officially breaking ground at Launceston Airport this week.

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14 Oct 2020

Flying Doctor donation kiosk lands in Kalgoorlie

A new roving Flying Doctor donation kiosk is expected to turn heads of travellers and their loved ones at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Regional Airport over the next month.

13 Oct 2020

Message from the President RFDS South Eastern

A message from the President RFDS South Eastern Section

Ruth Sandow
13 Oct 2020

Tarlie and John will leave a lasting impact with the Flying Doctor

Gifts in Wills have the potential to provide vital medical equipment, specialist training, and essential healthcare services to remote communities.

Tarlie and John
09 Oct 2020

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.

Rio Tinto staff jumping with joy after mental health training in February.
24 Sep 2020

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.

18 Sep 2020

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.

18 Sep 2020

Bay to Birdwood

The 2020 Bay to Birdwood is proud to announce that the RFDS is this year's Charity Partner! Donate Now!

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16 Sep 2020

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.