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"We knew she was in safe hands..." (WA)
“We did not anticipate the situation of our gorgeous girl, Calvary, arriving early. The panic set in straight away on how to get her over to Melbourne for the open-heart surgery she required.” Sofia said.
Read moreWA Flying Doctor logistican set to retire after 33 years of service (WA)
Celebrating 33 years of service to regional and remote Western Australia is RFDS logistician Robin Emmett.
Read moreLeave a lasting legacy in support of the RFDS (WA)
In leaving a bequest to the Flying Doctor in Western Australia, you will be welcomed as a member of the Robin Miller Society and share a unique bond with those who stand beside you in leaving a lasting legacy.
Read morePrioritising health in rural Queensland (QLD)
For 18 years, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Nurse Manager Jo Mahony has been a driving force in supporting rural communities through every high and low.
Read moreBehind the Scenes in Baradine
Our national partnership with TAL (This Australian Life Insurance) has been launched in style with a TVC that was aired during the tennis on Channel 7. The TVC was filmed in Baradine, NSW and all the talent on screen were local community members.
Read moreTwists of fate in the corner of the state (NSW/ACT)
With broken ribs and two punctured lungs, Wayne needed the Flying Doctor fast.
Read moreBushfire Recovery Wellbeing Service (VIC)
Throughout COVID-19, RFDS Victoria continues to deliver mental health and wellbeing to rural communities over the phone and via telehealth.
Read moreTechnology to support better health (SA/NT)
Digital patient medical bags will soon arm the Flying Doctor with lifesaving technological support for patients in rural and remote Australia, thanks to a generous donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation.
Read morePaws for thought (SA/NT)
Pembroke School's latest donation of hand-stitched teddies is helping to make circumstances a little more bearable.
Read moreCelebrating Our Nurses (NSW/ACT)
This quarter we celebrated International Nurses Day. To mark this important date, we chatted to two of our nurses about how they got into nursing.
Read moreMore than a tummy bug (NSW/ACT)
Kody had a stomach ache for days when his mum Toni took him to the hospital and local GP.
Read moreJohn says "Thank You" (NSW/ACT)
Without you, John wouldn’t have been able to attend his daughter’s wedding.
Read moreHitting the road to bring healthcare to the outback (NSW/ACT)
Michael Kelly tells: ‘Why I will always support the RFDS’
Read moreVolunteers at Wiawera keeping their communities healthy (NSW/ACT)
Jenny and Keith Treloar’s service to the community, and their dedication to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, is truly remarkable.
Read moreCycling sisters supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service in outback communities (NSW/ACT)
Two NSW women are venturing into the Australian bush and cycling from Nowra to Nymagee to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Read moreWhen every second counts... (SA/NT)
For a baby born at just 24 weeks, there’s a 40 per cent chance that the baby will not survive.
Read moreDream come true for Rockhampton Flight Nurse (QLD)
A school excursion to Central Queensland triggered what has now become a dream career realised for new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Megan Wood.
Read moreBack to the outback from Bankstown (NSW/ACT)
New Non-Emergency Patient Transport service takes off from Bankstown.
Read moreRFDS helps muster up the courage to discuss mental health (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) recently teamed up with renowned working dog trainer Steve Elliott to deliver a unique mental health workshop for the people of western Queensland.
Read moreHow to ask R U OK? (QLD)
Every year on R U OK? Day, we’re reminded to check in with those around us to find out how they’re feeling. Asking the question seems like a simple act, but it can be one of the hardest to ask. Mental health clinical team leader for Far North Queensland, Jos Middleton has a few pointers to share
Read moreTHE GIFT OF TIME: The profound effect a community had on their local GP (QLD)
For RFDS (Queensland Section) GP Trainee Katrina Starmer, a recent gift from the Chillagoe community, was not just beautiful – but incredibly symbolic.
Read moreRFDS WA nurses facilitate primary health care to PNG communities (WA)
RFDS nurses Fiona and Fran delivered primary health care to remote villages in Papa New Guinea as part of a No Roads Expedition clinical outreach program in May this year.
Read moreDowner Group take on iconic Kimberley bike event to support their Flying Doctor (WA)
"I've done corporate triathlons but the Gibb Challenge is one of a kind - I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
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