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Meet Dr Deb Molloy (WA)
Dr Deb grew up in Ireland and completed her medical training there. Since moving to Australia in 2014, she has worked as a medical officer for the RFDS in NSW and Western Australia.
Read moreRFDS Integrated Primary Health and Education Centre (SA/NT)
Australia’s first outback centre for health, research & education in Port Augusta will lead the future for rural and remote health care and education.
Read moreIn hot water (SA/NT)
Louis Orr needed to be emergency airlifted after a serious waterskiing accident in remote Northern Territory.
Read moreAddressing the urgent needs of country Australians through the 2025 Federal election
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has delivered vital healthcare to rural and remote Australia for over 95 years. However, critical gaps in healthcare access and services still remain.
Read moreThe heartbeat of Coen (QLD)
In the small town of Coen in the Cape York region, resident and Primary Health Care Administration Officer Jodi Hamilton has become renowned for her compassion, empathy, and unwavering support for those in the community.
Read moreRFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with WA Country Health Service (WA)
The RFDS WA is pleased to announce the signing of a new 10-year contract with the WACHS to continue delivering high quality health care and aeromedical services to regional and remote Western Australians.
Read moreCreating connections in the Cape (QLD)
This Mental Health Week we reflect on the success of the Horse Wisdom Equine Assisted Learning Program and how it is changing lives for people in Cape York.
Read moreBecoming a Flying Doctor (QLD)
For Dr Shaun Francis there was no defining moment that inspired his career. Instead, it was a culmination of things — his rural upbringing, interest in human biology, and desire to work as part of a high performing team, in a high-pressure environment — that led him to where he is today.
Read moreSafety net for stranded community (QLD)
Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Paramedic teams up with the RFDS (Queensland Section) Telehealth team to provide timely medical treatment to a man injured in the floods.
Read moreScholarships (QLD)
Queensland Scholarships, Scholarships, RFDS Scholarships, Nursing Scholarships, Midwifery Scholarships, RFDS, Flying Doctor
Read moreBack on his feet (WA)
It seems unbelievable that anyone could survive being knocked down by a 500 kilogram bale of feed, but Denmark farmer George Ross lived to tell the tale.
Read moreLucky landing (WA)
Living in the Pilbara, little Savannah loves being outdoors and playing in the red dirt. The sixyear-old was climbing a large tree in her family’s Tom Price backyard when she slipped from a branch and fell almost five metres.
Read moreCall for airstrip owners to assist the RFDS (WA)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched an awareness campaign in regional Western Australia to improve safety for patients and crews at small airstrips.
Read moreThe legendary jackaroo retires his beloved tractor (QLD)
As Sam Hughes steps away from his iconic bright orange 1957 Chamberlin 9G tractor, it feels like the end of an era. But while this might be the last time we see him with his tractor, it’s far from the end of the Travelling Jackaroo’s journey.
Read moreRaising kids in the bush (QLD)
Mt Surprise mum, Kate Terry, shares how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has helped her this Mother's Day.
Read moreBecome an RFDS Flight Nurse (Midwifery) (QLD)
Find out all you need to know about becoming a Flight Nurse (Midwifery) with the RFDS (Queensland Section).
Read moreRFDS tackles tobacco use with Cancer Council NSW (NSW/ACT)
RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW
Read moreSophie’s commitment to families in the bush (NSW/ACT)
Sophie has seen firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to accessing medical care in the bush. That is why she is a monthly donor to RFDS.
Read moreHow a flying school bus started it all for RFDS Engineer Doug Briggs (SA/NT)
Veteran aircraft engineer Doug Briggs is celebrating 25 years of service for the Flying Doctor, 19 of which have been in Alice Springs.
Read more#27 When you fall into a near boiling thermal mud pool in remote South Australia
Birdsville track. Sandy dunes and red desert stony plains. Steaming hot thermal springs. Nigel climbs out of the 4WD for a rest break and hears screams he has never heard before…
Read more#71 Philip Chalker and his seeing-eye dog Sally chat with the Flying Doctor podcast
Philip lives in regional Victoria with his seeing-eye dog Sally. A few years ago Philip had to get laser surgery on his only eye that had partial sight, and needed help to get to the hospital and back again, so the Royal Flying Doctor Service patient transport service assisted him.
Read more#74 The song was a gift to her children, in case they lose her
Juliette faces daily challenges due to a severe medical condition, often requiring critical care from the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Despite the rocky road ahead, she remains optimistic with the support of her loving family.
Read more#77 Dr Katrina Starmer tells how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor
Dr Katrina Starmer works with our RFDS Queensland team. Katrina tells of how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor, years ago, when she was out mustering on a remote property that belonged to the family of her school friend. Listen today!
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