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Evie was in pain and frightened (NSW/ACT)
Just a couple of months ago, ten-year-old daughter Evie fractured her leg when she became tangled in a swing and fell.
Read moreNew doctors land despite COVID challenges (NSW/ACT)
How have the RFDS and our newest recruits been able to overcome the challenges of a global pandemic and lockdowns to get ready for action?
Read moreYour support can mean the difference between life and death in remote communities (NSW/ACT)
For 10 years Kathy struggled to live a normal life. She suffered debilitating and unexplained pain in her pelvis, lower back and abdomen, and felt extremely tired. Eventually she was diagnosed with severe endometriosis and almost died when she developed rare complications from her treatment.
Read moreRFDS marks vaccine milestone in the Pilbara (WA)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) crews continue to go the distance delivering COVID-19 vaccines across regional and remote Western Australia, marking its delivery of the 5000th vaccine at a clinic held in Newman in the Pilbara last Friday.
Read moreLatest Flying Doctor Pilot born for the skies (QLD)
A love for the bush, a frequent flying mother and snake bite to the leg have all led to a young pilot landing his dream job with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
Read moreFlight Nurse Hayden Wilson (QLD)
Growing up on Norfolk Island, Flight Nurse Hayden Wilson saw his fair share of aeromedical retrievals, and with a nurse in the family it’s no surprise that he’s landed the job he has today.
Read moreRemote rescue (SA/NT)
Amber Driver was shocked by news that no mother ever wants to hear. “Sonny’s come off his bike. He’s really hurt!”
Read morePilots ready for take off in new B360 (QLD)
The Beechcraft King Air 360 set to revolutionise aeromedical care in Queensland. The aircraft will reduce pilot workload and make flying in outback Queensland a whole lot easier.
Read moreLooking back in time (NSW/ACT)
It was a sunny day in March 1965. Mr Jan Meloy was working on the Moomba oil and gas fields in when he was badly injured in a freak accident.
Read moreLoving father Jacob has use of his arm thanks to your generous support (NSW/ACT)
After a collision on his dirt bike, the 21-year-old needed emergency surgery to save his arm.
Read moreDrought isn’t just about rain (NSW/ACT)
Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help our farmers through the drought.
Read moreRoyal couple lights up RFDS Dubbo Base (NSW/ACT)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the RFDS Dubbo Base and revealed the name of the new aircraft. Read all about the exciting day here...
Read moreA peek at the life of a Flying Doctor Flight Nurse (NSW/ACT)
I thought, just before midnight. As a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctors Service, I was due to clock off my 12-hour shift at 6am.
Read moreContribute to "Darn a Good Yarn" Volume 2
The RFDS & Country Womens Association (CWA) have put together a publication of quintessential outback stories.
Read more25 years serving rural and remote Queensland communities (QLD)
Dr Don Bowley celebrates 25 years of service to the RFDS (Queensland Section). Here, Dr Don reflects on what he describes as a very rewarding career.
Read moreCelebrating one year of RFDS Mount Gambier PTF (SA/NT)
The RFDS joined SA's South-East community in July to mark the official launch and first anniversary of its first regional undercover Patient Transfer Facility.
Read moreEmilia's Story (WA)
“The isolation felt extreme in Coral Bay when Emilia was bitten by the snake.”
Read moreCrew members return to serve WA communities during COVID-19 (WA)
Former RFDS Western Operations pilot Joe Saad has responded to a call-out from the Flying Doctor in WA to bolster their workforce during COVID-19 and beyond. Joe shares with us insights from the frontline as he undertakes intensive infection control training and patient transfer procedures.
Read moreYour donation will keep the Flying Doctor flying this Christmas (SA/NT)
Keep your Flying Doctor flying by donating to RFDS Central Operations
Read moreMeet the team: Flight Nurse (SA/NT)
Introducing RFDS Central Operations Flight Nurse Kirsty Chown
Read moreYou can help us bring safe-tea to the outback! (NSW/ACT)
This year we are launching a new community event, ‘The Outback Morning Tea’ to raise vital funds to bring healthcare to those living in rural, regional, and remote Australia. You can join with your friends and family and hold a morning tea to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Read moreRFDS' flying ICU a saving grace for Pilbara family (WA)
"I don't know if I could live here and raise a family without the RFDS," - Tom Price woman Amy Padfield.
Read moreFrom the footy field to fighting for life (QLD)
A photo of 22-year-old Jess taken one hour before the moment she almost died shows the rugby player looking happy and relaxed—a picture of health. It’s almost impossible to believe what happened next.
Read moreFlying Doctor Dental Clinic has achieved its National Standards accreditation. (VIC)
Due to the combined efforts of our Dental and Quality teams, the Flying Doctor Dental Clinic passed the National Standards assessment with flying colours.
Read moreAll about Aaron (NSW/ACT)
As the unofficial mascot, Fly Dog Aaron loves being part of the RFDS!
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