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Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2025 announced
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is humbled to have been announced, for the 5th consecutive year, as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted’ charity brand in the Readers Digest Trusted Brands Australia 2025.
More detailsA Christmas miracle - Jeremy's Flying Doctor story
"Jeremy wouldn't be alive today if the RFDS didn't come to get us that day," Wheatbelt resident Sherelle said.
RFDS once again named Australia's Most Reputable Charity to Conclude 90th year
This is the 8th year in a row that the Flying Doctor has ranked first in the Reputation Index.
Life can shatter in a heartbeat
When Mel took her 11-week old baby daughter Keiley to the hospital with breathing difficulties, she never expected the shocking turn of events.
World-first aero medical PC-24 jet lands in WA
On Sunday December 2, Rio Tinto Managing Director Pilbara Mines Stefan Buys joined RFDS Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Tomkinson to witness the historic touchdown of the RFDS' first Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft at Broome International Airport.
Annual results show Flying Doctor's mental health services are growing
Annual results announced at the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section's AGM show an increased focus on mental health.
Launch of Outback Alliance
Remote Australia requires unique and specific policies, for this reason a new alliance of non-government organisations and individuals have announced they will work for better delivery and outcomes in remote Australia.
Your Christmas 2018 Wish for the Flying Doctor
Thank you for supporting the RFDS. We would love to hear your Chistmas wishes for the Flying Doctor!
Emilia's Story
“The isolation felt extreme in Coral Bay when Emilia was bitten by the snake.”
Isla's new sponsors help keep Goldfields safe
Anne Lewis - A remarkable aviator
“Being fully aerobatic, they were a delight to fly, and being alone with the wind in your face, completely detached from the earth, it was always an exhilarating experience”, tells Anne.
A Jill of all trades
The people I work with and the rural and remote Australians I meet are truly inspirational. The local people are always so grateful for our help and are very supportive of the RFDS. I love what I do.
RACGP Accreditation Achieved
Residents of North, West and South-West Queensland will now have even greater piece of mind when seeing their Royal Flying Doctor Service GP after all three traditional RFDS Bases – Mount Isa, Charleville and Cairns – received a national award of accreditation from AGPAL
Invictus Games Gold for Flying Doctor Base Manager
RFDS Broken Hill Base Manager Marcus Wilson was so focused on the sailing that he almost didn’t noticed Prince Harry in the boat next to him. Here, Marcus shares the excitement of representing Australia and the RFDS in the Invictus Games
