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Dedicated 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 moreReconciliation Week Reading List
Expand your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievement with this recommended reading list for National Reconciliation Week.
Read moreFarewell message from RFDS Western Operations CEO Rebecca Tomkinson (WA)
Rebecca leaves the RFDS in WA in excellent shape and with a clear flight path for the future after nearly five years as CEO.
Read moreHistory
The story of the Flying Doctor, over 90 years of rich history, and Australian icons like John Flynn, Alfred Traeger, Clifford Peel, Hudson Fysh.
Read moreDown to the wire: Richy's story (SA/NT)
A devastating fall from a ladder while on a job 540km north of Adelaide became a race against time for carpenter Richard Hobbs.
Read moreFlying Doctor driving up vaccinations in regional and remote communities (NSW/ACT)
As COVID began to spread, the Flying Doctor moved quickly to protect its communities and its people
Read moreA Royal visit for our Cairns base (QLD)
King Charles unveils the name of the newest addition to the Queensland Fleet. A call to Gilberton Station gives the King insight into the families that it will service.
Read moreSparking a distant connection: Noel Traeger's story (SA/NT)
Turn back time with Noel Traeger, a relative of Alfred Traeger – inventor of the pedal-powered radio – who worked with Alf at his electronic workshop.
Read moreFive times revived: Richard's story (SA/NT)
Richard is lucky to be alive after his heart stopped five times in the searing summer heat of the South Australian desert.
Read moreThe bright orange tractor taking the nation by storm (QLD)
At just 18 years old, Sam Hughes, or as he is affectionately known, ‘The Travelling Jackeroo’, set out to travel Australia - decking out an unmissable bright orange 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
Read moreRFDS Launches new local Facebook Pages
We have so many stories to share! Follow our new Facebook pages in your local area to hear more about what we do in your state or territory!
Read moreDavid the unstoppable (QLD)
It will take more than a life-threatening brain aneurysm to stop David from running on.
Read moreFinalist in 2022 Australian Podcast Awards
The Flying Doctor Podcast has just been announced as a finalist (in two categories) in the upcoming 2022 Australian Podcast Awards
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