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Meritorious to the end: Vale Jan Kenner
RFDS SA/NT was honoured to posthumously present a Meritorious Service Award to the late Jan Kenner, recognising her exceptional service as a volunteer for the Flying Doctor.
More detailsTrailblazer in flight: WA Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires
After supporting regional and remote communities across WA for nearly 15-and-a-half years, Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires.
Mental Health Crises in Rural and Remote Australia
RFDS Research: Direct medical costs associated with air retrievals for people experiencing mental health crisis are substantial. Majority of costs are associated with hospital admission and treatment; however, the indirect (loss of productivity) and intangible (quality of life) costs are far greater
Simulation technology helps tackle virus
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) medical staff are using the latest high-tech medical simulation technology to aid in the fight against COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Nothing will stop our frontline teams from saving lives
The world may look a bit different these days, but our commitment to caring for Australians remains as resolute as ever.
Bundaberg Flight Nurse completes outback rotation
The challenges presented in delivering remote healthcare during COVID-19 have resulted in a rewarding opportunity for one Bundaberg-based flight nurse.
Celebrating a decade of partnership with over 15,000 reasons to smile
QCoal and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will this month celebrate a significant milestone – 10 years of partnership in support of rural and regional Queenslanders.
Men's health in the spotlight this June
RFDS’ Life-saving Blood Supply
Primary Health in Koorabye
Broome-based RFDS pilot Bryn James says it is a privilege to be able to assist the people of Koorabye in the Kimberley through our primary healthcare clinics.
Dentists go west
Townsville nurse retires after 13 years
Mr Cole, who last week retired from his role as Flight Nurse and Midwife with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), believes there is no more satisfying way to earn a living than by helping others.
Celebrating one year of service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations is celebrating one year of service for its RFDS Medi-Jet 24 – the ultimate intensive care unit that launched a new era in Australian aeromedical care.
Bundaberg Aeromedical Base off to a flying start
It has been four months since the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) opened the hangar doors to its new Bundaberg Aeromedical Base, and while the skies have been quieter than usual during that time, it’s been all systems go for the lifesaving work of the local RFDS crew.
Meet our Stars of COVID-19
