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Taking flight later in life: Meet RFDS Pilot Alex Shearn (SA/NT)
Alex Shearn always dreamed of taking to the skies like his dad, who was a pilot in the Australian Air Force. But from a young age he was told he was colourblind, quashing his aspirations to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Read moreCaring for children in remote communities (QLD)
Our Primary Health Care team are passionate about the health, wellbeing and development in children and are providing weekly Child Health Clinics in Gregory to help families in the Gregory and Bidunggu communities.
Read moreMedical Chest Service (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), Medical Chest, Community, Support
Read moreSteve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel (WA)
Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.
Read more6 Ways to Help Your Kids Brush Their Teeth (TAS)
Getting your kids to brush their teeth can sometimes feel like trying to herd cats. Read on for six strategies to help you win the teeth-brushing battle.
Read moreFilling the gap in dental care (NSW/ACT)
In just 3 months, our dental team has treated over 790 patients at 51 rural and remote clinics. Find out how dental health can impact your overall health.
Read moreFormer nurse will keep giving through her will (NSW/ACT)
Vivienne Windsor, a former nurse, knows the importance of leaving a gift in her Will. Do you? Find out more here.
Read moreNew funding to boost RFDS health, research and education centre (SA/NT)
The RFDS’s plans to construct a state-of-the-art health, research and education centre for Far North SA have been boosted by almost $1 million in funding from the SA Government.
Read moreProtecting a special pocket of Australia: Health care meets conservation (SA/NT)
Stationed at the intersection of Australia’s three central deserts, the challenges of accessing health care loom large for Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary managers, couple Luke Playford and Dr Annemarie van Doorn.
Read moreParamedic turned patient: Sonia's story (SA/NT)
For experienced paramedic Sonia Strong, finding herself in the back of an ambulance was an unnerving role reversal.
Read moreWays you can help support the Flying Doctor (VIC)
Ways you can help support the Flying Doctor
Read moreIsuzu support RFDS in delivering primary health clinics (NSW/ACT)
Earlier this year, the Isuzu UTE team travelled to Dubbo to meet the Primary Health team and see the MU-X in action.
Read moreRFDS WA crew in the running for 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards (WA)
Two nurses and a unique multidisciplinary team involved in establishing and driving the RFDS' remote COVID-19 vaccination program have been named finalists in three out of 12 categories in the 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards.
Read moreJames goes boots and all in fun run for the RFDS (NSW/ACT)
For 25-year-old James Caruana, participating in the 2022 fun run, City2Surf, was his way of giving back to the Flying Doctor.
Read moreInspiring the next generation of the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
Events in Broken Hill and Dubbo a chance to show the work of the RFDS to a younger audience.
Read moreYarning with the 'Flying Doctor mob' (SA/NT)
As a silent mental health crisis continues its deepening hold in the remote heartlands of Australia, the RFDS is trying to stop it in its tracks.
Read moreNew RFDS Ambassadors to light the way for Queensland (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is proud to announce its latest round of inductees who have signed on to become a ‘Light the Way’ Ambassador.
Read moreRural recognition for the RFDS (SA/NT)
The RFDS's very own Dr Ishani Kaluthotage was recently named Rural Registrar of the Year for her contributions to rural and remote health care.
Read moreTake some time for yourself this Valentine’s Day (QLD)
While Valentine’s Day is typically about showing your appreciation for those you love, the most important relationship is the one you have with yourse
Read moreBaring it all for mental health (SA/NT)
In 2021, the national Naked Farmer movement raised more than $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Wellbeing & Mental Health Service.
Read moreIn hot water (SA/NT)
Louis Orr was airlifted from the NT after suffering an horrific injury.
Read moreRockhampton Regional Council helps keep the Flying Doctor in the air (QLD)
The Rockhampton Regional Council has generously donated a cheque for more than $126,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
Read moreWomen in engineering (QLD)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprentice Cate is on a pathway to success gaining her engineering qualifications working alongside our experienced RFDS engineers.
Read moreCelebrating a Flight Nurse's twenty years of sky-high dedication (QLD)
In the heart of the Queensland outback, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base stands as a lifeline for those in need.
Read moreCharleville Nurse Manager reflects on twenty years of service (QLD)
For two remarkable decades Joanne Mahony, the dedicated Nurse Manager, has been a beacon of care for this community.
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