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Preparing an airstrip

Details on rural airstrip standards and also how to prepare an airstrip for a Flying Doctor landing.

Aeromedical Retrieval for Stroke in Australia

RFDS Research shows rural, remote, and Indigenous stroke patients have worse stroke outcomes than urban Australians. This may be due to lack of timely access to expert facilities.

Travelling Outback

Vital things you need to know if you are embarking on a journey in remote Australia, including what to take, what to do in an emergency, and more.

John Flynn Biography

A concise biography on the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Reverend John Flynn. An Australian Icon.

Safer airstrips in remote areas will help save lives

Airstrips used for medical emergencies in remote parts of Australia will be made safer following the announcement of $11.6 million for runway upgrades.

Behind the Scenes in Baradine

Our national partnership with TAL (This Australian Life Insurance) has been launched in style with a TVC that was aired during the tennis on Channel 7. The TVC was filmed in Baradine, NSW and all the talent on screen were local community members.

90th Air Pilgrimage, what an adventure!

What a spectacular celebration of 90 years of the Flying Doc and great opportunity to reflect on the services history, and indeed the services future. A truly memorable event with over 50 aviation enthusiasts from the AAAA, travelling with 25 Antique Aircraft throughout rural NSW & QLD

Activ8 the Night - Connectivity in Collarenebri

A new partnership between the RFDS and telecommunications provider Activ8me has been launched in Collarenebri.

Clifford Peel Last Post Ceremony

The Australian War Memorial honoured the legacy of a far-sighted young airman and war hero, Lieutenant John Clifford Peel, whose vision played a great part in the inspiration and design of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

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.

Preparing a patient for transport

Information on how to prepare a patient, when waiting for the Flying Doctor to transport them.

Flying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2021

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has today been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands’ survey of 2021.

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