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A day to celebrate our doctors (QLD)
This National Doctors’ Day we speak to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Medical Lead – Telehealth Anna Bowen about our unique services and pay tribute to the commitment, dedication and skill set of our medical officers.
Read more#126 A Beautiful Life. Sophie Smith's Legacy to her Lost Boys
Sophie Smith founded the charity Running for Premature Babies after losing her triplet baby boys in 2007.
Read morePharmacy in a box (WA)
For those who live, travel or work remotely, an RFDS medical chest can be a lifeline.
Read moreMr Fix-It in the hangar and at home (QLD)
As a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Senior Base Engineer at our Brisbane Base, Nick enjoys pulling aircraft apart and putting them back together. At home, his two energetic kids have taught him that, unlike aircraft, life doesn’t come with a manual.
Read moreHigh achiever (WA)
RFDS patients are in safe hands with helicopter pilot Jason Parsons, whose wide-ranging aviation career spans flying for the Royal Australian Air Force and United States Air Force to the Qantas Dreamliner.
Read morePassion fuels a legacy of care (NSW/ACT)
Anne’s lifelong passion for flying has inspired her to leave a gift in her Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).
Read moreMusic, community and outback spirit unite at the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash (NSW/ACT)
The 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash has once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of community spirit in supporting vital healthcare services across rural and remote Australia, with thousands of festival-goers rallying behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).
Read moreA fight to save Craig’s life (QLD)
Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) saved his life.
Read moreFlying Doctor Day (NSW/ACT)
We celebrate Flying Doctor Day, the day of our very first flight in 1928, on 17 May each year. Check out our resources to help show your support!
Read moreLeave a Gift-In-Will (VIC)
Leave a gift in your will or a bequest to the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Read moreJosie Alec joins RFDS WA Board (WA)
RFDS WA is proud to announce Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) traditional owner and business identity Josie Alec has joined its Board of Directors.
Read moreBlack Tie Ball raises $220,000 to support Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
Rotary Club of Dubbo South Black Tie Ball attracts sellout attendance of 360 and raises money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service via the RFDS Dubbo Support Group.
Read morePilots take to the skies to support the RFDS (QLD)
More than 30 aircraft will soar across the skies as part of the 12th Outback Air Race to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
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Read the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia’s policy for the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information.
Read moreBecome a RFDS Mental Health Clinician - Far North (QLD)
The RFDS mental health team is committed to providing quality mental health care to the rural and remote communities.
Read moreEnabling life in rural Queensland (QLD)
Life on remote cattle stations may be tough, but the RFDS (Queensland Section) is continuing to ensure that access to the finest care is one less worry for families across Queensland.
Read more#54 What happened when a drunk 15 year old got behind the wheel?
Alysia Cawthorn was illegally driving with her sister and friend in the car when they crashed and rolled. Hear her story in this podcast Alysia reflects on how she was given a second life by the RFDS.
Read more#60 BAM! The ambulance hit a roo. Kate, in labour, held her breath...
Kate Napier lived on a remote cattle station and was expecting her second child. She was supposed to move into town four weeks early, but life got in the way and a week out from her due date, she went into labor and was more than 150km from the hospital.
Read more#90 A single dad, a sailboat, two girls and a wheel barrow
For two years, single dad James and his daughters Halle and Isla sailed along WA's coast on 'Salty Jocks', embracing remote schooling and fishing. In an inspiring move, James pushed his daughters 500km in a wheelbarrow to support RFDS's Oceans to Outback fundraiser.
Read moreBrought back to life... twice: Colleen's story (SA/NT)
Richard thought he’d lost the love of his life when his partner Colleen’s heart stopped not once, but twice, in the middle of the night.
Read moreBrought back to life... twice: Colleen's story (SA/NT)
Colleen Pickering suffered anaphylactic shock in Andamooka, SA.
Read moreHighway to help: Tony's story (SA/NT)
Tony was travelling on the Nullarbor Plain when his car rolled.
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