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Shared history (WA)
It’s a true legend of the bush that inspired the Reverend John Flynn’s vision to create what eventually became the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Read moreFamily holiday gone wrong (QLD)
Ryan and Niki have always been supporters of the Flying Doctor yet never imagined that one day their own daughter would become a patient after being bitten by a shark.
Read moreFrom Garage to Bush | The Die-hard Trekkers Behind the Outback Car Trek (NSW/ACT)
You may have heard about the epic Outback Car Trek, returning for its 35th year this 29 May to 8 June. But how much do you know about the amazing trekkers who have helped raise over $36 million for us?
Read moreMessage from the president (NSW/ACT)
Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, lives at Pimpara Lake Station, 200km north of Broken Hill. Like many other farmers in far western NSW, Ruth and her family are dealing with one of the worst droughts on record. Here, she shares her experiences and personal photos of what she’s seeing on the land.
Read moreCelebrating Flying Doctor Day 2025 (NSW/ACT)
May 17 is Flying Doctor Day, marking 97 years since the RFDS began operations, providing the finest care to the furthest corner for people in the bush.
Read moreSupport for stations (QLD)
Most farmers, ringers and station hands would know someone who has been helped by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when an ordinary workday in the outback doesn’t go to plan.
Read moreAn outback nightmare: Lil's story (SA/NT)
With blood splayed across the white tiles of her bathroom, Lil’s family and friends arrived to what looked like a scene from a horror movie.
Read moreJust in time (NSW/ACT)
When Leah was born, doctors detected a heart murmur and needed the RFDS.
Read more#71 Philip Chalker and his seeing-eye dog Sally chat with the Flying Doctor podcast
Philip lives in regional Victoria with his seeing-eye dog Sally. A few years ago Philip had to get laser surgery on his only eye that had partial sight, and needed help to get to the hospital and back again, so the Royal Flying Doctor Service patient transport service assisted him.
Read more#83 Tom collapsed onto his steering wheel and stopped breathing
Have we become too complacent about snakes? Tom had been parked on the side of a rural road when he stepped out to greet his wife. He felt a small sting or bite on his foot, and bent down to see a small snake disappearing under his car.
Read moreMessage from the Chair October 2023 (NSW/ACT)
RFDSSE Chair thankful for your ongoing support
Read moreBen says Thank You! (NSW/ACT)
You helped save Ben’s life when he suffered a terrible burns accident.
Read moreCelebrating Hardy’s First Year, thanks to you! (NSW/ACT)
Celebrating Hardy’s first birthday was joyous, made even more so because his birth was life-threatening.
Read moreStruck down in the desert: Trevor's story (SA/NT)
Despite working for more than 20 years in some of the outback’s harshest conditions, an unbearable stabbing chest pain was unchartered territory for Trevor.
Read more#127 The Batman Backpack that's giving back. Jaydan's Journey.
Kalgoorlie's Kim Luke, created 'RFDS Grab and Go Bags' after her son Jaydan was diagnosed with Wilm’s tumour.
Read moreBringing a smile to rural and remote Queensland (QLD)
Senior Dental Assistant Kaylah Sinclair says she understands that for many, going to the dentist is a dreaded experience. That’s why she takes great pride in ensuring RFDS patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment and leave with a smile.
Read moreDay in the life with Nurse, Izzy (QLD)
For one day, we follow Flight Nurse Izzy Graham, part of a dedicated team flying across southwest Queensland to assist country people in need of medical and healthcare. This is Izzy’s day.
Read moreKaren Barlow's 25 year career with the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
As the Dubbo RFDS base celebrates 25 years of operation in July, one of those who was there from the very beginning will also reach the special milestone.
Read moreThank God for the Flying Doctor (QLD)
The French family has lived on Gilberton Station, in Far North Queensland, for more than 150 years. They say they wouldn't be able to live in such a remote location and do what they love if it weren't for the Flying Doctor.
Read moreRFDSSE combats rural healthcare divide with largest doctor intake in 10 years (NSW/ACT)
In February 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) grew our ranks with the biggest emergency and retrieval services doctor intake in at least 10 years.
Read moreFlying Doctor reminds Aussie blokes why it is important to take charge of their health (NSW/ACT)
June is Men’s Health Month, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is reminding Aussie blokes just how important taking charge of their health is.
Read moreSpecial Delivery (WA)
Jade Pers thought she had seen it all in nearly 10 years as a retrieval nurse for RFDS – but she had never delivered a baby.
Read moreMessage from the Chair, Dr Saranne Cooke (NSW/ACT)
RFDSSE Chair, Dr Saranne Cooke discusses the year that was
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