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A Breath of Confidence: Suzie's Smoke-Free Journey
For Suzie, giving up smoking was a challenge that stretched over years. She was stuck in a cycle of stopping and starting that never went anywhere for long. But something changed when she connected with RFDS Tasmania.
More detailsPatient Story - Tarryn Vallance
“You hear about the RFDS, but you never think you’ll need them. But without them, I wouldn’t be here today.”
2018 Local Heroes Announced
Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.
A mother's worst nightmare
What started out like a normal day for mother of four Susan Thorne, would later be one she remembers as “the worst day of our lives”.
Flying doctor 'heroes' gave Stewart a second chance at life
Back in April 1981, young jackaroo Stewart Aiken and a mate from the same property were out riding motorbikes. They were about 50 kilometers from home in Western NSW and racing each other back to the property.
Remote life can be heartbreaking
In 2014-15 4.2 million adults making up 22 per cent of the population, were diagnosed with the disease. Sadly, these numbers get even worse in our rural and remote communities.
Generous bequest in thanks for son's rescue
In January, Dan White proudly handed over a cheque for $10,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor at our Dubbo Base. It was a bequest from his late father.
Face-saving surgery after horse kick
Late last year Natasha Schweikert and her mum were feeding their horses in a paddock at Broken Hill when disaster struck.“One of the horses got excited, took off and kicked Natasha in the face,” recalls Collette, Schweikert, Natasha’s mother. “I didn’t actually see it."
Airnorth Cable Beach Polo names RFDS as 2018 Charity Partner
The RFDS is both delighted and thankful to be Airnorth Cable Beach Polo’s Charity Partner for 2018 and welcomes the opportunity of sharing the RFDS story with those elite competitors and spectators from all around the world.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes the “Great Pilgrimage”
The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes a squadron of 26 vintage aircraft in a “Great Pilgrimage” from New South Wales to Queensland to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic first flight of 1928.
A catastrophic accident that changed Lexie's life forever
At just 18-years old, Lexie, a young women from Townsville had a truly horrific accident while enjoying her first work experience at one of the remotest spots in Australia.
A Story to Tell
“It’s funny you know, because as little children, we didn’t realise how important our babysitters were.”
Clocking up the miles helps kids keep their Bright Smiles
Oral health is a big issue, particularly in regional, rural and remote areas, where access to services is limited and long distances have to be driven in order to get treatment.The Bright Smiles Charity Ride takes to the road on Thursday 26 April and will travel more than 1,300 kms along the back
Ridewest on a journey from Brisbane to Longreach
Ridewest riders have begun their 1237km journey from Brisbane to Longreach. The team have nearly raised $1 000 000 for the RFDS mental health service since their first ride in 2010.
A Royal visit for our Cairns base
King Charles unveils the name of the newest addition to the Queensland Fleet. A call to Gilberton Station gives the King insight into the families that it will service.
Kalgoorlie RFDS flight nurse proves to be cream of the crop
Kalgoorlie-based RFDS flight nurse Colleen Reid has been chosen to partake in a highly selective aeromedical course in New Zealand.
