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The gift of going home: Flying Doctor and MJD Foundation unite to support the trips that matter most
For many Territorians with severe, progressive illnesses, the chance to go home can mean more than any treatment.
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AirBP Donates Much-Needed N95 Masks to the Flying Doctor
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AirBP have gone over and above their partnership agreement and have donated 35,000 N95 masks to the RFDS PPE stockpile.
Peter de Cure appointed RFDS Central Operations Chairman
Peter de Cure is the new Chairman of Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT), endorsed by resolution of fellow Directors at the April Board Meeting.
$38m injection for RFDS rural COVID-19 response
Federal Government announces funding for to increase capacity for the RFDS to response to COVID surge needs.
Spot the difference on old and new Australian $20 note
Great pick up by an eagle-eyed Western Australian who noticed the call-signs on Flying Doctor aircraft featuring on the old and new Australian $20 note are different. Blunder or not? We get down to the bottom of the mystery!
COVID-19
A tourist flight of a lifesaving kind
When her dad had a widowmaker heart attack on a family holiday in Broome, daughter Bryony was inspired by the work of the RFDS and promised her 12 year old self she would support the organisation in anyway way she could.
Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation donate $6 million to the Flying Doctor
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) has received a $6 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation to boost its inherent capability to respond to the emergency and primary health care needs of rural and remote Australians.
Preparing COVID-19 Patient for Transfer
Is your organisation preparing potential COVID-19 patients for transfer? The RFDS medical team has developed specialist advice for those in remote locations during this pandemic.
Response Ready for WA Appeal
The Response Ready for WA Appeal will enable the immediate bolstering of frontline people – doctors, nurses and pilots.
COVID-19 Emergency Fund
Demand for our service is growing. Right now, our aeromedical teams are in desperate need of emergency supplies to support their vital work as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lifelong supporter of the RFDS (Queensland Section) dies aged 90.
Former Banana Shire cattle Farmer Ray Grace and generous supporter of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has died peacefully aged 90.
