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A life changing career (QLD)
RFDS Senior Pilot Sam Love, his wife Chantel, and their five children took the leap and moved to Australia from New Zealand in search for a lifestyle change.
Read moreBehind the scenes of an RFDS outback mission (SA/NT)
Have you ever wondered what a Flying Doctor mission in the outback looks like? Get a unique behind-the-scenes perspective as we follow young patient Tyler’s journey with the RFDS.
Read moreHighway to help: Tony's story (SA/NT)
When Tony’s vehicle rolled off the Eyre Highway in one of the most remote areas of the country, he was trapped in his car clinging to life – needing the RFDS to land on the road to airlift him to safety.
Read morePreparing an airstrip
Details on rural airstrip standards and also how to prepare an airstrip for a Flying Doctor landing.
Read morePreparing a patient for transport
Information on how to prepare a patient, when waiting for the Flying Doctor to transport them.
Read moreA close shave: Ash's story (SA/NT)
After regaining consciousness following a mustering mishap, station owner Ash spotted his battered motorbike in nearby scrub. The damage to his own body remained a mystery.
Read moreHow we help (NSW/ACT)
Learn about the range of services offered by the RFDS, from aeromedical emergency retrievals to primary healthcare.
Read moreTravelling 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.
Read morePacksaddle community equipped for emergency (NSW/ACT)
Packsaddle locals have gathered at the new Shannon’s Creek Emergency Airstrip to familiarise themselves with emergency landing procedures, ensuring me
Read moreWhat it takes to join the RFDS medical team (WA)
"It's a very dynamic space to work in, where you get different patients, travel to different places every day and sometimes on different modes of transport. You deal with everything and anything.
Read moreAeromedical 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.
Read moreJohn Flynn Biography
A concise biography on the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Reverend John Flynn. An Australian Icon.
Read moreFlying Doctor celebrates birthday with Local Heroes (QLD)
Celebrating 88 years, the Flying Doctor gives thanks to the invisible army of volunteers who tirelessly support the Service.
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