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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.
More detailsOur sky-high message of thanks
To mark the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife, RFDS Central Operations has taken its appreciation for its nurses sky-high.
Landmarks across Perth city to light up for Flying Doctor Day
Landmarks across Perth city will light up in the iconic red and blue colors of the Flying Doctor to celebrate 92 years of our life-saving service across Australia.
To all Nurses & Midwives
An open letter from RFDS Central Operations Chairman Peter de Cure and Chief Executive Tony Vaughan ASM for International Year of the Nurse & Midwife.
Meet Our Nurses: Anne Alexander
As a Remote Area Nurse, Anne Alexander embraces the local community spirit as part of her day-to-day job.
Meet Nurse Niamh
From the green hills of Ireland to the ochre heart of the Australian Outback - Niamh Gallagher's career as a Mental Health Clinician has taken her many places.
A night in Hollywood
Movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland took on the Flying Doctor’s inaugural online quiz fundraiser this month.
Five minutes with a Pilot Instructor
Exactly what is involved in taking to the skies for the Flying Doctor? We speak with our Head of Training & Checking, Matthew Cosier, to find out what he looks for in a successful RFDS pilot.
Meet Our Nurses: David Carpenter
From the wintry Apple Isle and Central Australia’s ochre heart – David Carpenter’s RFDS career was inspired after a nursing stint in the remote communities of the APY Lands.
RFDS Receives Fuel Expense Relief from Australian Government
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been granted a number of fuel rebates from the Australian Government’s Australia Airline Financial Relief Package (AAFRP), totalling more than $500,000.
Meet Broome base flight nurse Fiona Yard
In recognition of International Nurses Day (May 12), we caught up with Broome base flight nurse Fiona Yard who is no stranger to the demands of remote nursing, especially as we continue to work through the pandemic and beyond.
Generations of care
While many Australians have had a personal Flying Doctor encounter, Amber Driver concedes she has a few more stories than most.
Banishing 'the blues' in the bush
Winter is on the doorstep and life has taken a few unpredictable turns of late. A positive mindset is key to getting through tough times, but how is it that some people can maintain that crucial forward-thinking approach every day?
How well do you know the RFDS?
To celebrate the Flying Doctor's birthday this month, try your hand at the Flying Doctor crossword which features clues marking our rich heritage and exciting present-day operations.
Mobile Patient Care: transporting clients with compassion
RFDS Victoria's Mobile Patient Care teams have been on the front line of the Covid-19 response.
Handle with Care - saving Calvary
“I think of how sudden it was that we needed the Flying Doctor and how quickly they were there for us,” Sofia recalls.
