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Women’s Health: The Essential Check-Up Guide for Every Age
It’s easy to put your health on the backburner—especially when life gets busy. But regular health checks are one of the most powerful ways to take care of yourself, catch potential issues early, and feel confident in your wellbeing.
More detailsRenewed support from Beach to bush
Beach Energy has extended its major sponsorship of RFDS SA/NT to support the continual upgrade of Flying Doctor aircraft and life-saving equipment.
Birtles & Bean Complete Their Epic Journey raising funds for the RFDS
Matthew Benns and Warren Brown’s journey retracing Francis Birtles’ historic trek has raised over $120,000 to support life-saving RFDS services.
RFDS Budget Submission seeks greater primary healthcare access in the bush
In the 2025-26 Commonwealth Budget, the RFDS is driven by the recently finalised Strategic Partnership with the Australian Government to address the significant health needs of those living in rural and remote parts of our country, seeking further investment in primary healthcare services.
Flying Doctor is Australia’s ‘Most Reputable Charity’ for 13th year, says Charity RepTrak ™ 2024
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has once again ranked first in the Charity Benchmark 40 by Charity RepTrak - and has done so for 13 of the 14 years that the study has been conducted.
How You Can Support Your Youth's Mental Health
Our Mental Health Team Leader, Meagan Chivers, wants parents of youth to know that open communication is crucial in helping them cope when times get tough.
Our bank account has changed, but our mission hasn’t
We have changed banks to provide you with more options and better security when donating to the RFDS in WA.
A risk of rupture and a race against time: Robert's story
As time ticked by, Robert had a tight window to travel 3,000km across the country for life-saving surgery.
Desert dinner drama: Josh's story
When Josh Larven felt his lip start to swell at an outback pub, he had a sinking feeling of what was to come.
All set for all terrain: Flying Doctor launches new remote ambulance
The Flying Doctor has hit the road in 2025 with a new all-terrain ambulance – the first of its kind in South Australia.
Small patient, big complications: Ratna’s story
More than a thousand kilometres stood between young mum Ratna Wilis and the hospital that could help her newborn son.
Top End training ground for care in the air
Charles Darwin University celebrated the inaugural graduates of Australia’s first Master of Aeromedical Retrieval qualification – an innovative program developed alongside the Flying Doctor.
Ocean Dunes Fundraising a hole-in-one for RFDS Tasmania
Five dollars a hit doesn’t seem like a lot, but over the course of the year the Ocean Dunes Hole-In-One Challenge has raised $12,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania.
New Aboriginal artwork at Jandakot base
Jandakot has recently undergone a makeover, thanks to the hard work of RFDS WA Head of Nursing, Paul Ingram who commissioned Aboriginal artwork to be displayed around the base.
6 Ways to Help Your Kids Brush Their Teeth
Getting your kids to brush their teeth can sometimes feel like trying to herd cats. Read on for six strategies to help you win the teeth-brushing battle.
RFDS to open its first permanent GP clinic in Kalgoorlie
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) will open its first permanent GP clinic in Kalgoorlie in 2025 to support the growing demand for primary health care in the Goldfields.
