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RFDS WA launches Pilbara Telehealth Consultations
More detailsOn hand for baby Henry
Ange MacAlpine’s young son had a serious illness, and needed to get skilled medical attention - fast
From fireworks to farming
Witnessing emergencies in remote places inspired Liz Hamilton to leave a Gift in her Will
Outback Car Trek changing lives in the outback
After it was postponed last year due to COVID, this year’s trek hit the road with all cylinders firing and involved 203 people in 87 vehicles.
From patient to RFDS apprentice engineer
As a baby Sam Bruce was rushed to Brisbane, now he's on the other side of the spectrum, working as an apprentice for the RFDS (Queensland Section).
RFDS dental services expand into the Pilbara
Newman and South Hedland residents now have access to local and quality dental services provided by the Flying Doctor in Western Australia.
Resource sector digs deep for the Flying Doctor
Western Australia's resource industry dug deep to support the Flying Doctor on the eve of Diggers and Dealers in Kalgoorlie at a sundowner event hosted by drilling specialists Topdrill.
Base to Bush kicks off for 2021
After its inaugural year in 2020, Base to Bush is back to help keep Victorians active during winter.
Drama in the outback
From lost and injured station hands, to heart attacks and mid-air births, there is no such thing as a typical workday for RFDS (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Jacinta Jones.
RFDS helps muster up the courage to discuss mental health
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) recently teamed up with renowned working dog trainer Steve Elliott to deliver a unique mental health workshop for the people of western Queensland.
John Flynn Dental Scholarship open to applicants
Are you studying at TAFE to be a dental assistant and would like to gain hands-on experience through an amazing opportunity to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service mobile dental program in remote NSW?
RFDS crews deliver COVID-19 vaccine to rural and remote communities
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) primary health care staff have now delivered more than 1,200 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to rural and remote communities.
RFDS takes vaccines to Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia
The RFDS’ remote COVID-19 vaccination program continues to roll-out to the furthest corners of Western Australia this week with crews undertaking a five-day clinic in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands (NG Lands).
Sam Hughes: The Travelling Jackaroo
18-year-old, Sam Hughes is on the adventure of a lifetime, travelling around Australia in a 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor to raise funds for the RFDS (Queensland Section).
New RFDS TV drama on Channel 7
Based on real-life stories of emergencies happening in the furthest reaches and most remote parts of Australia, the new Channel 7 TV drama 'RFDS' portrays the modern-day heroes of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Funding announced for new RFDS Townsville Base
The Australian Government has announced a $15 million funding contribution for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Townsville base expansion as part of the Townsville City Deal.
