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RFDS Australia's Most Reputable Charity

RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has once again ranked first in the Charity Benchmark 40 by Charity RepTrak - and has done so for 11 of the 12 years that the study has been conducted.

Did you know that the RDFS has an online shop with an amazing range of products?

Buying your gifts at our online DocShop and help families and communities in outback Australia to receive critical healthcare.

RFDS supports flooded Kimberley communities

How does Paul survive a horrible mountain bike accident in remote WA?

The Flying Doctor Podcast: Paul Fiddes is a fit and experienced rider, but his competitive nature got the best of him in the Cape to Cape mountain bike event a few years ago...

The flights you don't want to be checking onto this new year

New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for people to let their hair down and celebrate with family and friends -- and this year that is something we all look forward to.

Santa won't be the only red-belly in the sky this Christmas

Please celebrate safely and take a well-earned break this Christmas.

The RFDS in WA sees an increase in calls for help early this festive season

The Royal Doctor Service of WA (RFDS) has seen an increase in calls related to accidents in regional WA during the past week.

RAP Year in Review

We are very proud to present our first Reconciliation Action Plan ‘Year in Review’ report.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service launches country bakeries awards

RFDS Victoria is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural country bakery awards, which have been voted for by Flying Doctor road crews.

How did Andrew Conlon survive being swallowed by the earth?

Ten years ago, Andrew fell into a mine shaft in Western Australia and sustained serious head injuries which left him with epilepsy.

The Flying Doctor community comes together for the John Flynn Luncheon

With its theme, “Spirit of the Outback Adventurer”, RFDS Victoria’s annual John Flynn Luncheon was a celebration of remote communities and pioneering Australians.

SA Governor's inaugural visit to RFDS

Her Excellency, The Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, paid her first visit to the RFDS this week.

The Flying Doctor flight simulator visits Ryman Healthcare

With Ryman Healthcare naming their newest village after Flying Doctor founder John Flynn, the team at RFDS Victoria decided to pay the residents a visit.

RFDS patient calls for support this Christmas

A Perth mother-of-two who suffered a life-threatening emergency while on holiday in the South West is encouraging Western Australians to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) this Christmas.