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Flying Doctor banks on Westpac in new major partnership

Flying Doctor banks on Westpac in new major partnership

24 Mar 2026

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has welcomed Westpac as its new Banking Partner in supporting the delivery of critical healthcare services.

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30 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor board members named Members of the Order of Australia

The hard work and dedication of two Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) board members were formally recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.

30 Jan 2020

"I'm 26 weeks pregnant. It's too early to give birth."

Juarne was in labour at only 26 weeks pregnant.

Juarne
27 Jan 2020

Australia Day achievements

Flying Doctor staff and volunteers were recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.

Australia Day achievements
26 Jan 2020

The Hon. Amanda Vanstone Awarded AO

We congratulate the Honourable Amanda Vanstone who was conferred an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the 2020 Australia Day Honours List for distinguished service to “the Parliament of Australia, to the people of South Australia, and to the community.

24 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor's world-first aeromedical jet on show for Australia Day

RFDS Western Operations chief pilot Albin Unger will be operating the Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft as it does two laps around the iconic Swan River at the City of Perth sky show event on Sunday at approximately 4.45pm.

24 Jan 2020

Just in time

When Leah was born, doctors detected a heart murmur and needed the RFDS.

Leah Dunk
24 Jan 2020

Meet our staff

Meet our dedicated pilots and doctors.

Staff
24 Jan 2020

The Flying Doctor saves the day

The Flying Doctor saves the day for young, Lachie.

Lachie Keogh
23 Jan 2020

RFDS scholarship supports rural health students

RFDS Victoria is supporting regional students studying nursing or allied health by offering four Give Them Wings scholarships. As well as $3,000 towards study expenses, the scholarship includes a day with one of our health care or patient transport teams to build hands on experience.