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It all starts with you: August 2023 fundraising recap (SA/NT)
Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months.
Read moreTake some time for yourself this Valentine’s Day (QLD)
While Valentine’s Day is typically about showing your appreciation for those you love, the most important relationship is the one you have with yourse
Read moreHelping nurses to become midwives (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is offering midwifery scholarships to registered nurses to help them gain the qualifications they need to become a flight nurse for RFDS.
Read moreStroke doesn’t stop Mervyn from appreciating Flying Doctor flight (NSW/ACT)
When an acclaimed photographer needed transporting after a stroke at his photography exhibition opening, the Flying Doctor was there.
Read more$19m means a lot of life saving (QLD)
For more than 24-years the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has worked alongside Ergon Energy Retail and its customers, to raise over $19 million.
Read moreA split second can be life altering (NSW/ACT)
Twelve-year-old Alec was leaning against a glass window at home when it shattered and he tragically fell through.
Read moreStatement - RFDS (Queensland Section) Nurses EBA (QLD)
Our nurses have voted over the past three days on the proposed RFDS enterprise agreement.
Read moreCelebrating the Best of Rural Health
RFDS staff celebrated this week at the 2024 National Rural and Remote Health Awards in Canberra, alongside Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia and with around 180 rural health professionals and distinguished guests from across Australia.
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 moreWhen I grow up I want to be a Flying Doctor (QLD)
The heartwarming words from a seven-year-old Dakota Short about becoming a Flying Doctor one day show the importance of RFDS primary health clinics and the special connection between the RFDS, patients and the community.
Read moreIn hot water (SA/NT)
Louis Orr was airlifted from the NT after suffering an horrific injury.
Read moreRFDS Backyard Buddy (SA/NT)
Special offer - order your RFDS Backyard Buddy for all your entertaining needs!
Read moreSupporter profile: Eric’s lasting impact (NSW/ACT)
Wonderful supporters, like Eric, who make the kind-hearted decision to leave a gift in their Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) help ensure that we will be there for outback communities in need for generations to come.
Read moreFlying Doctor to bring Women’s Health Services back to Hillston (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service will resume women's health services to Hillston through a partnership with the NSW Rural Doctors Network.
Read moreAussies smash Oceans to Outback challenge raising much needed critical funds (NSW/ACT)
Thank you to our supporters who took part running, walking and cycling in our national Oceans to Outback challenge.
Read moreMending minds in rural and remote Queensland (QLD)
Cairns based RFDS Recognised Mental Health Counsellor Joseph Oui is working with communities to improve mental health and overcome the disadvantages of life in remote and very remote parts of Queensland.
Read moreScott Chapman appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (VIC)
RFDS Victoria Chief Executive, Scott Chapman, has been recognised for his extensive contribution to the not-for-profit sector, disadvantaged young people, rural communities and aged care, being appointed a Member of the Order of the Australia (AM) by the Governor-General.
Read moreLeave a gift in your Will (NSW/ACT)
Learn about leaving a gift in your Will (a Bequest) to help the Flying Doctor continue to save lives.
Read moreRene recognised for exceptional service (SA/NT)
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the RFDS was honoured to present long-serving volunteer Rene Gillis with a Meritorious Service Award.
Read moreMedical chests and pharmacy - the perfect match (QLD)
This year the RFDS welcomed its first pharmacist, Elizabeth Doran, to the organisation as RFDS Medical Chest Service Lead.
Read moreLeia's Story (WA)
As a fly-in fly-out HR professional for 15 years, Leia Piccoli had witnessed many mining colleagues require an RFDS retrieval in a medical emergency. She had never expected to need the service herself.
Read moreResponse Ready for WA (WA)
Our Flying Doctor crews on the frontline of our 24-hour aeromedical emergency service continue to work through these unprecedented times. Find out more about how we are actively helping every day, in many different ways.
Read moreRFDS Vic wants to hear from you! (VIC)
RFDS Victoria is working for better health and wellbeing across Victoria through better physical and mental health and better social connection - and we want to hear from you!
Read moreClose The Gap Day
17th of March is National Close the Gap Day, a day of action for Indigenous health equality, that aims to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.
Read moreFrom outback dream to lifesaving team: Bob and Helen's RFDS story (QLD)
In the heart of the Queensland outback, Bob and Helen, have woven their own chapter into the rich tapestry of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base.
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