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Meet Nurse Niamh (SA/NT)
From the green hills of Ireland to the ochre heart of the Australian Outback - Niamh Gallagher's career as a Mental Health Clinician has taken her many places.
Read moreRFDS Tasmania's Menopause Masterclass (TAS)
Imagine living in a community so remote that access to a wide range of shopping is a rare opportunity. For those on Flinders Island, a trip to “the big smoke” can consume a significant portion of the shopping budget. Travel and freight costs make even essential items a luxury.
Read moreThe Royal Flying Doctor Service celebrates a Perfect Parliamentary landing!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service celebrated a perfect 'Parliamentary landing' on the front lawn of Canberra's Parliament House in November 2025.
Read moreA Breath of Confidence: Suzie's Smoke-Free Journey (TAS)
For Suzie, giving up smoking was a challenge that stretched over years. She was stuck in a cycle of stopping and starting that never went anywhere for long. But something changed when she connected with RFDS Tasmania.
Read moreFlying the Frontline of Rural Healthcare (NSW/ACT)
“There are two types of pilots. Those who wouldn’t enjoy aeromedical flying, and those who love it,” Tamlyn Gresser, RFDS South Eastern Section’s (RFDSSE) Line Pilot. For World Pilot Day (26 April), we spoke to three pilots to unpack why flying with the RFDSSE is more than a job – it’s a calling.
Read moreIntroducing 2025's Outback Car Trek's Support Medics (NSW/ACT)
Every year, the RFDS medics join the Outback Car Trek to provide 24/7 medical assistance. Find out who will be joining the 11-day epic adventure this year.
Read moreFrom hike to hospital: Lyn’s story (SA/NT)
It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.
Read moreIt’s a win for young Fraser (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the winners of the 2025 Outback Explorer Competition.
Read moreA dream come true (QLD)
For Abi Donaldson, becoming a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) was not just a career move; it was an opportunity to support those closest to her heart.
Read moreOut of breath, out of nowhere (SA/NT)
Shannon was suffering a potentially fatal asthma attack in remote South Australia
Read more#118 A Postmaster's pocketknife & a Doctor's outback dash to save Jimmy Darcy!
How a postmaster's pocketknife and a determined doctor's outback dash to save a dying stockman, changed Australian history.
Read more#104 Greg was lucky to survive a stroke while surfing
Greg was enjoying his regular morning surf when a stroke suddenly paralysed the 72-year-old 'mid wave'.
Read more#132 Finding a Rhyme and a Reason for Every Season
NSW farmer Wes Herring is writing bush poetry, to help tame the 'Black Dog' that nearly took his life.
Read moreNO ONE SHOULD FACE ILLNESS ALONE (NSW/ACT)
Peter tells his inspiring story after shock cancer diagnosis.
Read moreSmall patient, big complications: Ratna’s story (SA/NT)
More than a thousand kilometres stood between young mum Ratna Wilis and the hospital that could help her newborn son.
Read moreMore than emergency healthcare — RFDS Field Days (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Field Days are just one of the many ways people in rural and remote areas can access the Flying Doctor’s life-saving treatment.
Read moreShared history (WA)
It’s a true legend of the bush that inspired the Reverend John Flynn’s vision to create what eventually became the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Read moreGifts in Wills (QLD)
Gift in wills are critical in ensuring the Flying Doctor can serve Queenslanders for decades to come.
Read moreFamily holiday gone wrong (QLD)
Ryan and Niki have always been supporters of the Flying Doctor yet never imagined that one day their own daughter would become a patient after being bitten by a shark.
Read moreFrom Garage to Bush | The Die-hard Trekkers Behind the Outback Car Trek (NSW/ACT)
You may have heard about the epic Outback Car Trek, returning for its 35th year this 29 May to 8 June. But how much do you know about the amazing trekkers who have helped raise over $36 million for us?
Read moreMessage from the president (NSW/ACT)
Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, lives at Pimpara Lake Station, 200km north of Broken Hill. Like many other farmers in far western NSW, Ruth and her family are dealing with one of the worst droughts on record. Here, she shares her experiences and personal photos of what she’s seeing on the land.
Read moreCelebrating Flying Doctor Day 2025 (NSW/ACT)
May 17 is Flying Doctor Day, marking 97 years since the RFDS began operations, providing the finest care to the furthest corner for people in the bush.
Read moreRFDS Dental Team putting smiles back on faces (NSW/ACT)
For Lightning Ridge couple Emma-Lee and Tiarnie, the Royal Flying Doctor Service has given them a reason to smile again.
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