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A dry needle in the haystack: Meet our first Flying Physio (SA/NT)
Armed with a portable treatment table and a backpack containing everything you’d find in a city clinic, the RFDS’s newest health professional is making tracks in the bush.
Read moreWhy You Should See Your GP (QLD)
Too often, men put off going to the doctor, brushing off symptoms, delaying check-ups, or assuming everything is fine. The truth is that many serious health issues have little to no symptoms.
Read moreYou service your car, why not your health? (QLD)
You wouldn’t wait until your car breaks down to get it serviced, so why wait until something feels wrong to see your GP?
Read moreHealth Education (SA/NT)
The RFDS offers programs aimed at helping medical professionals and people living in remote areas to be prepared for medical emergencies. Learn more.
Read moreInter-Hospital Patient Transfers (SA/NT)
The RFDS transfers 20 patients a day from country hospitals to metropolitan hospitals across SA/T for life-saving treatment or higher levels of care.
Read moreOur Fleet (SA/NT)
RFDS SA/NT currently carries 19 Pilatus PC-12s and 2 Pilatus PC-24s (RFDS Medi-Jet 24s). Read more about our fleet of life-saving aircraft.
Read more#136 Having a Ball in Broken Hill!
The Flying Doctor Podcast takes listeners on a remote rural road trip to the RFDS Base at Broken Hill.
Read moreWell that wasn’t on the bucket list (QLD)
Tim Elleston and his wife were on the road trip of a lifetime through outback Queensland when their trip didn’t quite go to plan.
Read moreNavigating new heights: our new Townsville Senior Base Pilot (QLD)
Newly appointed Townsville Senior Base Pilot, Catriona Saunders, has the unique qualities required to excel as a RFDS pilot, and she absolutely loves it!
Read moreBlending passions (QLD)
Self-described as an “emergency physician, fitness fanatic, marine fishkeeping enthusiast and #FOAMed explorer,” Dr William See arrived in Charleville in February 2023 to take up the position of Medical Officer at the RFDS base – and has taken the role and the community to his heart.
Read moreFlying Doctor Foundation (VIC)
Information about the RFDS Flying Doctor Foundation and how to give.
Read moreNew RFDS facility opens at Busselton (WA)
A new purpose-built facility has officially opened at Busselton-Margaret River Airport for RFDS and St John WA crews.
Read moreWills and Bequests (TAS)
Leaving a gift in your will is the best way to secure the health of future Tasmanian's
Read moreOutback Heroes: Clonagh Station staff shine (QLD)
Staff from Clonagh Station are being praised for their actions to help the RFDS transport an injured Station Hand in the outback.
Read moreCentral West Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (QLD)
The Central West Mental Health and Wellbeing Service operates on a hub-and-spoke basis with the Longreach base being the primary base for clinicians.
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 moreHonouring those who have served (QLD)
As dawn breaks this ANZAC Day, on 25 April, staff from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) will gather with the community to honour those who have served.
Read moreFlying Doctor explores AI-enhanced care for rural and remote Australia (SA/NT)
AI isn’t exactly new technology. But exploring its potential to improve health care for people living in rural and remote Australia represents an exciting new frontier for the RFDS.
Read moreJoin our Paramedicine and Industrial Health Team (WA)
Our Paramedicine and Industrial Health Team delivers essential primary, occupational, and emergency health care across some of the most isolated areas
Read moreA familiar name takes flight (QLD)
In celebration of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) 15-year partnership with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the public was invited to help name a RFDS aircraft.
Read more#129 From Boots to Scrubs - Chloe's Coo-ee to Country Girls
5th medical student Chloe Campbell is urging young rural women to consider a career in medicine
Read moreOld Scars, New Strength: Sandy's Story (SA/NT)
Sandy overcame a life-changing injury but that was only the beginning of the battle.
Read moreOut of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story (SA/NT)
Gasping for air. Down on all fours. Shannon was clinging to life in one of the most isolated places in the world.
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