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Sparking a distant connection: Noel Traeger's story

Turn back time with Noel Traeger, a relative of Alfred Traeger – inventor of the pedal-powered radio – who worked with Alf at his electronic workshop.

Flying Doctor provides 'moto medics' for Tour Down Under

The Flying Doctor was proud to support the first event of the UCI World Tour calendar, the 2023 Tour Down Under in a medical support capacity.

Order of Australia honours for Flying Doctor friends

A former RFDS remote area nurse and three long-serving volunteers were named in this year’s honours.

Shows of support: February 2023 fundraising recap

From rocking out to live music in the Flinders Ranges, to frocking up in Adelaide, check out some of the latest and upcoming RFDS fundraisers and events.

Trust is everything for ‘Australia’s Most Reputable Charity’

The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity in the Australian Charity Reputation (RepTrak®) Index.

RFDS in WA participating in annual Broome International Airport Open Day

Access to primary care is the key to better health outcomes in remote Australia

A new Royal Flying Doctor Service research report series, entitled Best for the Bush, Rural and Remote Health Base Line 2022, was released today.

Flying Doctor to establish health hub at William Creek

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to establish a permanent healthcare clinic in the South Australian outback tourism town of William Creek.

Brandt Agriculture donates to RFDS

Following a staff vote, Brandt Agriculture chose to donate $37,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Iconic Pro Hart prints on offer at the DocShop

Pro Hart hand-signed prints exclusively available to purchase at RFDS DocShop.

A message from our Chair

A message from Chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section), Dr Saranne Cooke

StuArt on show at Dubbo

RFDS supporter shows his work at Outback Trek Café

Flying Doctor saves two community GP clinics

Thanks to your support two regional towns have kept their medical centres 

Don’t wait for “another day” to help

No time like the present to make a lasting impact, says Cristina Caamano, RFDS Gift in Wills Senior Coordinator

Pilots take a virtual trip around the world to show support

Virtual WorldFlight raises in excess of $23,000 for the Flying Doctor