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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 details#108 Tackling the 'highs and lows' of a toddler with T1 Diabetes
Fletcher Buchanan's parents, Alex and Luke, noticed their toddler was becoming increasingly lethargic and unusually thirsty. But a T1 Diabetes diagnosis was totally unexpected.
Higher perspective
When a dirtbike crash left Jaimen Hudson a quadriplegic at the age of 17, he vowed that it wouldn’t stop him from living a life of purpose and adventure. He adopted the mantra “never waste a day.”
Young ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story
When a bloodied and bruised Amy Kynoch regained consciousness in the back of a speeding truck, she realised her ‘typical’ day at work had taken a disastrous turn. Read more.
QUIZ: Uncharted Territory
How well do you think you know the NT? To help celebrate our 85th year of caring for Territorians, test your knowledge of the Territory and the RFDS with this 10-question quiz!
Meet Dr Deb Molloy
Dr Deb grew up in Ireland and completed her medical training there. Since moving to Australia in 2014, she has worked as a medical officer for the RFDS in NSW and Western Australia.
#107 Jillaroo Katie's chicken wrangling went wildly wrong!
Jillaroo Katie was chasing a runaway chicken when she fell and cut her artery on a lawn sprinkler!
Calling all Flying Doctor Podcast Fans!
The Flying Doctor Podcast is a testament to the spirit of mateship and resilience. Running for over three years, across 11 seasons and 106 episodes, the podcast has become a significant part of the RFDS brand. It’s been a platform to share the extraordinary stories of Australians from every state, f
Pharmacy in a box
For those who live, travel or work remotely, an RFDS medical chest can be a lifeline.
Read the latest edition of Your Flying Doctor
Our spring magazine is jam-packed with stories from all over Western Australia about the RFDS's dedicated staff, inspiring patients and our passionate supporters.
#106 TJ's horse slipped from under him and they hit the dirt!
Experienced horseman TJ wasn't expecting to come off his horse during a hectic cattle muster. But when his horse stumbled at speed, he immediately knew the impending fall was going to hurt.
Dubbo Support Group turns first sod on new RFDS project
The Dubbo Support Group have been supporting the RFDS for more than 25 years and they have assisted with another project.
Royal Flying Doctor Service WA expands Medevac Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) has expanded its aeromedical retrieval capabilities through a new partnership with PHI Aviation.
#105 A brain scan on a plane?! Life-saving Australian Stroke Alliance research.
A brain scan on a plane? The Australian Stroke Alliance is developing portable brain scanning technology for remote patient diagnosis.
RFDS TV Show Wins 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards!
the "RFDS" TV show has been awarded 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards. This award celebrates not only the incredible talent and hard work of the cast and crew but also the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) life-saving work in Australia.
The RFDS WA achieves accreditation
We are proud to announce that the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has achieved Nation Safety and Quality Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).
