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Suke's Darkest Night (NSW/ACT)
Your support has given Suke Ridler a new lease on life after a brush with death several years ago.
Read moreOtto’s magical trip to the Visitor Experience (NSW/ACT)
People young and old are loving visiting the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience in Dubbo.
Read more2021 RFDS Local Hero Awards recipients announced (QLD)
Nine extraordinary Oueenslanders have been announced as the RFDS Local Hero Award winners-each representing RFDS base locations. Watch their stories and vote for your favourite RFDS Local Hero.
Read moreMobile Patient Care: transporting clients with compassion (VIC)
RFDS Victoria's Mobile Patient Care teams have been on the front line of the Covid-19 response.
Read moreA nurse's life in the sky (QLD)
From finding a career to finding love, in her 20 years with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Nurse Manager Justine Powell has quite a few interesting tales to tell.
Read moreBundaberg Aeromedical Base off to a flying start (QLD)
It has been four months since the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) opened the hangar doors to its new Bundaberg Aeromedical Base, and while the skies have been quieter than usual during that time, it’s been all systems go for the lifesaving work of the local RFDS crew.
Read moreFunding support to ensure continuity of care (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has received more than $285,000 in funding from the Queensland Government to aid in the delivery of services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreDentists go west (WA)
Our Dental van program is one of the many primary healthcare services provided by RFDSWA who travel to remote locations in the MidWest
Read moreA small boy’s rescue by his heroes (NSW/ACT)
“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."
Read moreWomen take the lead at Flying Doctor bases (NSW/ACT)
Two dynamic women have taken on new leadership roles with the Flying Doctor: Kendall Graham has been promoted to Base Manager at Dubbo Base and Kate Parnell has joined us as Mascot Base Manager in Sydney.
Read moreWomen's Health Week (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service was proud to partner with Women’s Health Week last month. We took time to speak with some of our staff and find out th
Read moreSmooth landings in Flying Doctor’s future (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has welcomed the Federal Government’s latest round of funding to upgrade crucial, remote airstrips throughout Australia.
Read moreNational Volunteer Week 2020 (WA)
This National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May 2020), we celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers and supporters who are the lifeblood of our organisation.
Read moreListen to your heart this World Heart Day (NSW/ACT)
People with cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 and going on to develop severe forms of the vir
Read moreHeart horror (SA/NT)
Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.
Read moreHandle with Care - saving Calvary (TAS)
“I think of how sudden it was that we needed the Flying Doctor and how quickly they were there for us,” Sofia recalls.
Read moreYou're changing lives in outback Queensland (QLD)
Collinsville resident, Deanna, was one of the first patients to walk through the door of the RFDS Dental Service more than seven years ago. For Deanna and her husband, the service you helped to provide has been invaluable.
Read moreMrs 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.
Read moreSenex $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.
Read moreMeet 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.
Read moreBushfire crisis – a note from the RFDS Victorian CEO (VIC)
A note from Scott Chapman, RFDS Victoria Chief Executive, on the continuing bushfire crisis.
Read moreA 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”.
Read moreAdventure 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.
Read moreBusinesses’ 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.
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