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An unexpected early arrival (QLD)
Megan Van Wyk is a police officer in Weipa, who has had several interactions with the RFDS through her job, however, she never thought she would use the Service herself.
Read moreOut and about: August 2022 fundraising recap (SA/NT)
RFDS Auxillaries and Support Groups alongside our crews have been busy engaging with the local community to spread awareness and raise funds for the Flying Doctor.
Read moreFlight Nurse celebrates 10 years with the Service (QLD)
From providing care at 20,000 ft to delivering babies in remote hospitals, Flight Nurse Haidee Kerr shares why working for the Royal Flying Doctor Service is her dream job.
Read moreHelp our flying doctors reach those in need (QLD)
Support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Guiding Lights Appeal to deliver emergency equipment to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland.
Read moreRFDS congratulates Her Majesty on Platinum Jubilee
The Royal Flying Doctor Service congratulates and pays respect to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee -- marking 70 years of dedicated service to Australia and the Commonwealth.
Read moreRFDS Midwife pursues passion for working in rural Queensland (QLD)
Growing up on a cattle property roughly 50 kilometers north west of Roma, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has always been a well-known service for Izzy Graham and her family.
Read moreFrom single shots to single engines: Apprentice Ashley's story (SA/NT)
Ashley Lewthwaite has recently exchanged espresso machines for aircraft engines, kickstarting his journey to becoming a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the RFDS in Darwin.
Read moreRFDS patient calls for support this Christmas (WA)
A Perth mother-of-two who suffered a life-threatening emergency while on holiday in the South West is encouraging Western Australians to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) this Christmas.
Read moreShowing a passion for education with local support (NSW/ACT)
Thanks to generous support, the Flying Doctor spans NSW to meet the challenge of COVID
Read moreIndigenous artist draws attention to mental health and wellbeing (QLD)
Sixteen-year-old Indigenous artist Wudarabin Snider from Cooktown is helping the Flying Doctor to empower communities to prioritise their mental health.
Read more2022 Queensland Hero set to start horse-based program (QLD)
After being named the 2022 RFDS Queensland Hero, Emma Jackson will soon start up her Horse Wisdom Program with the support of the Royal Flying Doctor.
Read moreDedicated new Regional Services Managers to bring the finest care to the furthest corner (NSW/ACT)
Flying Doctor congratulates Mark Whitfeld and Jackie Hanniver to the roles of Regional Services Managers
Read moreChopper crash comeback: Alex's story (SA/NT)
Alex Lawrie was just months into his dream job as a helicopter pilot in the NT, when an afternoon scenic flight went horribly wrong. Hear directly from Alex, as he shares his dramatic story.
Read moreRFDS veteran bids farewell after 34 years: Q&A with Captain Ray Mundy (SA/NT)
After more than 30 years of delivering aeromedical services to outback Australians, RFDS Central Operations’ longest-serving pilot Ray Mundy has hung up his hat.
Read moreWorld Pilots' Day (SA/NT)
April 26 marks World Pilots’ Day – a day where we celebrate and recognise the many contributions of pilots who safely connect millions of passengers around the world every year.
Read morePreparing an airstrip
Details on rural airstrip standards and also how to prepare an airstrip for a Flying Doctor landing.
Read moreInternational Nurses Day (SA/NT)
On May 12 each year, the world takes opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses makes across all healthcare settings.
Read moreA flight like no other (QLD)
“I really didn’t want to put them out, so I told them it's all good, I'm a platinum flyer so I can sort the flight out myself. They pretty quickly told me I would be flying with the Flying Doctor.”
Read moreProviding vital care to those who need it most (QLD)
Stradbroke Station Manger, Paul Woods and Queensland Health Nurse, Lesley De Landelles, share their stories about how the Flying Doctor delivered vital care in a life-threatening event.
Read moreRFDS WA crew celebrate double win at 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards (WA)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service WA is celebrating this week following two wins at the Rural Health Excellence Awards on Saturday night.
Read moreRFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary raises $40,000 for the Flying Doctor (QLD)
The RFDS Cairns Base has welcomed a large donation from the RFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary as a result of numerous activities and events ranging from field days and raffles through to a monster Cent Sale.
Read moreAre they really ok? (QLD)
Are you aware of how the people around you are really going? Asking ‘Are you OK?’, seems like a simple act, but can be one of the hardest questions to ask. This year, the theme for ‘R U OK?Day’ is ‘Are they really OK? Ask them today’.
Read moreTeddy bears help teach healthy habits to little locals across Mount Isa (QLD)
RFDS teams up with the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to support ConnectedLE’s Teddy Bear Care Program.
Read moreJames goes boots and all in fun run for the RFDS (NSW/ACT)
For 25-year-old James Caruana, participating in the 2022 fun run, City2Surf, was his way of giving back to the Flying Doctor.
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