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The RFDS wishes all Australians a safe and happy summer ahead

An AIR MAIL Christmas Letter from the Flying Doctor

19 Dec 2025

Across Australia this summer, the RFDS will be there to help - whenever and wherever our rural and remote communities need us most.

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30 Oct 2019

RFDS Jandakot Open Day a flying success

The Flying Doctor was extremely proud to welcome thousands of Western Australians to its Jandakot base for an Open Day on Saturday, 26 October.

28 Oct 2019

Flying Doctor makes new appointments to Board of Directors

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors.

24 Oct 2019

RFDS announces first Patient Transfer Facility in regional SA

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has announced a landmark project to establish the RFDS Mount Gambier Patient Transfer Facility, the first of its kind in regional South Australia.

A person lying on a hospital stretcher is pushed toward an aircraft with RFDS logo.
23 Oct 2019

Port Lincoln volunteers raise $128,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $128,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Port Lincoln community over the past year.

22 Oct 2019

Kangaroo Island volunteers raise $30,500 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $30,500 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Kangaroo Island community over the past year.

22 Oct 2019

Ceduna volunteers raise $20,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Ceduna community over the past year.

Four women smile at the camera. They are holding an oversized cheque made out to the RFDS for $20,000.
22 Oct 2019

Kingston volunteers raise $20,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Kingston community over the past year

15 Oct 2019

WA Flying Doctor throws open doors for Open Day at Jandakot base

Come along and view our aircraft and meet with the Flying Doctor team of doctors, flight nurses, pilots, engineers and operations staff at the Jandakot Open Day held on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-4pm.

15 Oct 2019

Max's Story

Max
15 Oct 2019

Midnight Rescue

Grant Roberts
15 Oct 2019

Amy's Story

Amy Manion