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Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) pays heartfelt tribute to Dr John Mickan AM, honouring his life, legacy, and remarkable contribution to health care in South Australia’s remote communities.
More detailsSouthern Yorke Peninsula volunteers raise $16,000 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of local volunteers has presented a $16,000 donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Southern Yorke Peninsula community over the past year.
Packsaddle community equipped for emergency
RFDS trials gender-specific clinics in the Kimberley
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia reports the health outcomes of a remote Aboriginal community in the Kimberley are being better addressed with the roll out of gender-specific clinics.
2019 DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN
The John Flynn Dental Assistant Scholarship was established by Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania in 2006 for dental assistants who are studying with TasTAFE in Certificate III. Could this opportunity help your career take flight?
Whyalla volunteers raise $23,000 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of local volunteers has presented a $23,000 donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Whyalla community over the past year.
RFDS presents evidence to Royal Commission into Aged Care
CEO of RFDS Australia, Dr Martin Laverty, has presented evidence and testimony in Broome this week as part of the Royal Commission into Aged Care.
RFDS raises its voice on hearing loss in country Australia
Hearing loss affects some 3.6 million Australians and is predicted to more than double by 2060 in line with Australia’s ageing population.
RFDS Women in History
We are proud of the remarkable, pioneering women that have contributed deeply to the RFDS throughout its history and at present. Here we feature some of the amazing women that are part of the early history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Woolworths shoppers raise more than $200K to help save lives
In the month of May, the Woolworths team and their customers helped raise an incredible $203,833 for the Flying Doctor in Queensland through their $1 token campaign—all we can say is, thank you!
RFDS and Hearing Australia Trial
A research paper entitled “Evaluation of the Royal Flying Doctor service and Australian Hearing Hearing Screening Trial” has been released.
Activ8 the Night - Connectivity in Collarenebri
A new partnership between the RFDS and telecommunications provider Activ8me has been launched in Collarenebri.
When Every Minute Counts
