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Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation donate $6 million to the Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) has received a $6 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation to boost its inherent capability to respond to the emergency and primary health care needs of rural and remote Australians.

A mother's worst nightmare (TAS)

What started out like a normal day for mother of four Susan Thorne, would later be one she remembers as “the worst day of our lives”.

Senex $1m support to Royal Flying Doctor Service (SA/NT)

Senex Energy has extended its total commitment to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations to $1 million with a further three-year major sponsorship.

Meet Port Hedland Flying Doctor Sanjeet Chana (WA)

“As a Brit working in Australia for the first time, the Gibb River Road sits as a must-see, an iconic route in an amazing part of the country. I’m really looking forward to staying at cattle stations, visiting remote communities and meeting the people who live there.

Bushfire crisis – a note from the RFDS Victorian CEO (VIC)

A note from Scott Chapman, RFDS Victoria Chief Executive, on the continuing bushfire crisis.

Businesses’ generosity alleviating PPE pressure (VIC)

RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the generosity of global clothing brand UNIQLO and boutique distillery Husk Distillers for their generous donations of protective product to support the Flying Doctor’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adventure turned into tragedy at Dolerite Gorge (TAS)

The only thing Skrollan remembers as she fell into the gorge was hurting her rib cage, seeing the floor getting closer - then she hit the back of her head on a sharp stone.

Doc's new chapter (SA/NT)

When Dr Yaritji Green completes the new Australian General Practice Training Program, she’ll join a growing breed of doctors known as Rural Generalists – or “GPs Plus”.

New RFDS TV drama on Channel 7

Based on real-life stories of emergencies happening in the furthest reaches and most remote parts of Australia, the new Channel 7 TV drama 'RFDS' portrays the modern-day heroes of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Family's dream holiday up in smoke (WA)

The Borrello family were holidaying in Coral Bay when a fire consumed their camper trailer leaving them with burns injuries and requiring urgent transfer to Perth.

Flying Doctor supporter wins Queensland Volunteer of the Year (QLD)

The joy and companionship that comes with giving back and a love for an iconic Australian charity has seen Gordon Park resident Val Marlow named Queensland Volunteer of the Year.

Sonosite Edge Portable Ultrasound (WA)

'Most Reputable' Charity for 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service takes out 'Most Reputable' charity in 2020 Reptrak Survey

Thomas' Journey (QLD)

For Brooke and Lachlan, hearing their seven-week old baby trying and failing to suck enough air into his badly infected lungs was almost unbearable.

Mobile brain scans to transform urgent stroke care

The Australian Stroke Alliance,of which the RFDS is a member, has received $40 million through the Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative.

Pilot's World War II mission remembered (TAS)

It’s been 75 years since World War II ended on September 2, 1945, and the deadliest military conflict in history had few positives emerge from its horrors. However two advancements, one in the medical field and one in education, are both connected to the RFDS.

Dubbo Base prepares for relaunch (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service prepares to step up its services in Dubbo with a new multipurpose facility set to open soon.

New Flying Doctor Medical Simulation Centre offers world class training (NSW/ACT)

The brand new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Medical Simulation Centre will this Friday be used for the first time by doctors and nurses from all

Mental Health Funding for Royal Flying Doctor Service (NSW/ACT)

Drought affected communities in rural and remote NSW will benefit from increased funding to the Royal Flying Doctor Service for mental health support.

A message from RFDS South Eastern President Ruth Sandow (NSW/ACT)

2020 is upon us and the opportunities to grow healthcare services in the more remote parts of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section)

Bright Smiles Charity Ride 2020 (NSW/ACT)

The annual Bright Smiles Charity Ride (BSCR) is fast approaching. This four-night and 3½ day-long motorbike event will take place from Thursday 30th A

The pain that wouldn't go away (NSW/ACT)

It was 2 AM and John was feeling unwell. He had been sent home from work earlier that day but couldn’t work out what was wrong.

Four new RFDS aircraft take to the skies above regional NSW (NSW/ACT)

Four new B350 aircraft are now in operation across the reach of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s South Eastern Section.

Flying Doctor supports sobriety (NSW/ACT)

The Flying Doctor is encouraging people to give booze the boot this October to increase wellbeing and improve mental health.

A day in the life of a roving dentist for the Flying Doctor (WA)

Meet RFDS Western Operations dentist Dr Steve Hill who delivers oral health care to some of the most remote communities in Western Australia.