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Navigating new heights: our new Townsville Senior Base Pilot (QLD)
Newly appointed Townsville Senior Base Pilot, Catriona Saunders, has the unique qualities required to excel as a RFDS pilot, and she absolutely loves it!
Read moreContinuity of reconciliation through art (QLD)
Art has a unique ability to bring people together, as demonstrated during the National Reconciliation Week event hosted by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and Queensland Cricket.
Read moreFlying high on life (QLD)
No mission is impossible for Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical pilot Andrew Chadwick, who has served more than 25 years in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) before joining the RFDS family in Townsville.
Read moreFlying Doctor Podcast Shortlisted for 2024 Australian Podcast Awards!
We are thrilled and deeply humbled to announce that the Flying Doctor Podcast has been shortlisted for the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards! This milestone is a testament to the power of storytelling, the resilience of the people of the Australian Outback.
Read more#100 Buckle up! The Flying Doctor Podcast 100th episode takes off!
'Welcome aboard' the 100th Flying Doctor Podcast episode, as we 'turn the tables' on podcast host Lana Mitchell and discover the rich and fascinating story of how outback Australia's favourite podcast came to be.
Read moreRuth Sandow's inspiring path with the RFDS (NSW/ACT)
In the remote landscapes of rural New South Wales, Ruth Sandow's story with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) unfolds as a testament to determination and community spirit.
Read moreFlying Doctor Foundation (VIC)
Information about the RFDS Flying Doctor Foundation and how to give.
Read moreWills and Bequests (TAS)
Leaving a gift in your will is the best way to secure the health of future Tasmanian's
Read moreNew Employee Information (SA/NT)
Familiarise yourself with RFDS SA / NT new employee information
Read moreOur biggest Flying Doctor Day yet! (WA)
On 17 May we’re celebrating the 97th anniversary of the first RFDS flight in 1928 – and we would love your help to spread the word and celebrate with us!
Read moreCarol's story (WA)
Carol didn’t realise she had been bitten by the snake until she became very unwell about 15 minutes later.
Read moreOutback Heroes: Clonagh Station staff shine (QLD)
Staff from Clonagh Station are being praised for their actions to help the RFDS transport an injured Station Hand in the outback.
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 moreBalancing life in the outback (QLD)
RFDS Mental Health Clinical Lead Donna is mentoring our team of mental health clinicians while helping people in South-West Queensland.
Read more#131 Sean Survived a Shark Attack. Now he's Snowboarding for Australia.
From a shark attack to a paralympic podium, Sean Pollard has beaten all the odds.
Read moreBrought back to life... twice: Colleen's story (SA/NT)
Brought back to life... twice: Colleen's Andamooka story
Read moreFlying Doctor explores AI-enhanced care for rural and remote Australia (SA/NT)
AI isn’t exactly new technology. But exploring its potential to improve health care for people living in rural and remote Australia represents an exciting new frontier for the RFDS.
Read moreThanks to you, Tim is ready to start school (NSW/ACT)
Toby and Timothy love living in the countryside surrounded by paddocks and orchards, but Tim had a rocky start to life, becoming gravely ill.
Read moreUrgent help for little Millie (QLD)
When six-month-old Millie had her first febrile convulsion at their remote cattle station the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) was there to guide her mum every step of the way.
Read moreIt's Flu Season: RFDS encourages public to get vaccinated (NSW/ACT)
As New South Wales enters 2025's ‘flu season’, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is urging the public to help slow the spread by getting vaccinated this autumn and winter.
Read moreHenry’s family needed the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
Henry’s family needed the Flying Doctor.
Read more#129 From Boots to Scrubs - Chloe's Coo-ee to Country Girls
5th medical student Chloe Campbell is urging young rural women to consider a career in medicine
Read more2025 Truck Run Delivers $45,000 Result (TAS)
RFDS Tasmania proudly received a generous $45,000 donation from the Tasmania Truck Owners and Operators Association (TTOOA). The funds were raised during the TTOOA’s highly successful 42nd Longford Truck Run, held on the 2nd of March.
Read moreHarvesting kindness: SA farmer-turned-author's tribute to young son (SA/NT)
At just two days old Ziggy experienced his first aeromedical flight. The now seven-year-old is an inspiration to his young family – so much so that his dad, Brook, has penned a new children’s book dedicated to his son.
Read moreParamedic turned patient: Sonia's story (SA/NT)
For experienced paramedic Sonia Strong, finding herself in the back of an ambulance was an unnerving role reversal.
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