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Walking with Bobby (TAS)
One step at a time, Bobby Young of Scottsdale has been walked through a life-saving regime of physical and mental health strategies so that his kids don't end up without a dad like he did.
Read moreRoyal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section welcomes new Retrieval Doctors and Flight Nurses (NSW/ACT)
In February 2026, five Retrieval Doctors start their orientation with one of the world’s famous aeromedical providers, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE). Accompanying them are three Flight Nurses, two of whom joined the service in the last few months.
Read moreLeave a Gift in Your Will (QLD)
Gift in wills are critical in ensuring the Flying Doctor can serve Queenslanders for decades to come.
Read moreFly-ins not dampened by flood (SA/NT)
As record rain swept across cast areas of Australia earlier this year, the RFDS joined emergency service partners, combatting flooded towns, closed roads and airstrips to deliver critical health care and supplies.
Read moreTrip of a lifetime takes a turn (WA)
Retirees David and Liz had set off from Melbourne with a plan to drive around Australia. Exploring the Aboriginal rock art in Wunnamurra Gorge, Liz slipped on some rocks and heard a crack - her ankle was broken.
Read moreMeritorious to the end: Vale Jan Kenner (SA/NT)
RFDS SA/NT was honoured to posthumously present a Meritorious Service Award to the late Jan Kenner, recognising her exceptional service as a volunteer for the Flying Doctor.
Read moreNew RFDS Tasmania Home Off to a Flying Start (TAS)
RFDS Tasmania's new aeromedical facility is right around the corner - officially breaking ground at Launceston Airport this week.
Read moreMeet Dr Ben (WA)
In August 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service opened its first bricks-and-mortar GP clinic, the RFDS Goldfields Health Centre in Kalgoorlie. Dr Ben Banwait is the Medical Director and Business Manager.
Read moreMaking every donation count (QLD)
When someone reaches out to the Flying Doctor to show their appreciation for the Service, our Supporter Care Manager, Meg Prendergast, and her team are there to make sure every gesture of thanks is valued.
Read moreFrom Defence to the Flying Doctor (QLD)
Before joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) as an aeromedical pilot, Matthew Kloeden flew with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), an experience that taught him the true meaning of service and teamwork.
Read moreSafety paramount as RFDS (Queensland Section) accredited IS-BAO III (QLD)
Safety and Quality is a cornerstone of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) values and its commitment to the highest operational standards has again been recognised with stage three re-accreditation under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).
Read moreFrom hike to heartbreak: Lyn’s story (SA/NT)
It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.
Read moreYour tax donation can save lives (WA)
Donations support us as we serve the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world, an area of 2.5 million square kilometers and make a real difference to every one of the 29 patients that we retrieve each day.
Read moreOur Latest Campaign (WA)
Our latest campaign, raising vital funds in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia
Read moreRFDS makes a special delivery this Christmas (QLD)
Santa Claus won’t be the only red belly in the sky this Christmas, with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) delivering presents to remote primary health care clinics out west this week.
Read moreChampioning the fight against Q Fever (NSW/ACT)
Over and above our regular clinics, the RFDS is taking preventative care out to the communities of central and western NSW – wherever they are.
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The RFDS is vital for those that live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia. Find out more about the life saving work of the flying doctor.
Read moreRFDS in your state – NSW&ACT (NSW/ACT)
The South Eastern Section provides vital emergency evacuations and comprehensive primary healthcare services across NSW, VIC, TAS, QLD and SA.
Read moreRFDS welcomes new GP to its Warren Medical Centre (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to announce highly-skilled Rural Generalist Dr Pretorius Francois is starting at Warren
Read moreWillow and his family want to say thank you (NSW/ACT)
Willow’s family will be forever grateful to you for the emergency retrieval that helped their little boy.
Read moreThe RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children (NSW/ACT)
For Michael Cook, known across the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) as Cookie, midwifery is not just a speciality he practices and teaches on the job. It is woven through almost every part of his life.
Read moreLeave a Gift in Your Will (QLD)
Gifts in wills are critical in ensuring the Flying Doctor can serve Queenslanders for decades to come.
Read moreIt was a phone call that saved her life — thanks to you (NSW/ACT)
Marie got the immediate treatment she needed following a visit to the Hebel clinic. Because of you, she now has more quality time with her family.
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