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#92 Losing weight, eternally thirsty and feeling strange
Paige is a young mum, living in a remote station in the centre of Queensland. When Paige started to have an unquenchable thirst she did not realise the severity of her health situation.
Read moreTruckies Raise Money for RFDS (TAS)
An outstanding amount was raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) through the Tasmanian Truck Owners and Operators Association’s (TTOOA) annual Launceston to Longford Truck Run in March.
Read moreOld scars, new strength: Sandy's story (SA/NT)
Sandy overcame a life-changing injury, but that was only the beginning.
Read moreA risk of rupture and a race against time: Robert's story (SA/NT)
Diagnosed with an aortic rupture, Robert had a tight window of time to reach the other side of the country for life-saving surgery.
Read moreIn hot water: Louis' story (SA/NT)
Louis Orr needed to be emergency airlifted after a serious waterskiing accident in the Barkly region of remote NT.
Read moreOut of breath, out of nowhere (SA/NT)
Shannon was suffering a potentially fatal asthma attack in remote South Australia
Read moreUrgent help for little Millie (QLD)
When six-month-old Millie had her first febrile convulsion at their remote cattle station the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) was there to guide her mum every step of the way.
Read more#117 Ryan nursed himself back from his own heart attack
Remote area nurse Ryan Franks saved his own life after suffering a heart attack in Coral Bay.
Read moreA guide to good child oral health (QLD)
This Dental Health Week, from 4 to 10 August, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is educating families about the importance of helping children reach their oral health milestones.
Read moreDr Jet soars into Condobolin to help community (NSW/ACT)
Since arriving in Condobolin at the start of 2025 to work at the RFDSSE Medical Services clinic, Dr Jessica Driver-O'Keefe has been warmly embraced by the community.
Read moreOperation Mitchell Plateau (WA)
It was a team effort when the RFDS was called to retrieve a woman who broke her leg hiking in one of WA’s most hard-to-reach locations.
Read moreBorn to Fly: The journey to become a pilot (QLD)
At just four days old, Mark Stuart-Russell took his first flight. He was taken home from hospital in his father’s Cessna 170.
Read moreOn hand for baby Henry (NSW/ACT)
Ange MacAlpine’s young son had a serious illness, and needed to get skilled medical attention - fast
Read moreDouble trouble: Phil & Paul's story (SA/NT)
Double trouble: Paul and Phil Gedye's story | RFDS SA/NT
Read moreRFDS flies in vaccination specialist to the Huon Show (TAS)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘flies in’ vaccination specialist for the Huon Show: giving parents the opportunity to ask ALL their questions.
Read moreMeet 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 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 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 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 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.
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