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Remote life can be heartbreaking (NSW/ACT)

In 2014-15 4.2 million adults making up 22 per cent of the population, were diagnosed with the disease. Sadly, these numbers get even worse in our rural and remote communities.

Emergency nurse takes role of helping people to new heights (QLD)

Grace Holloway was working as an Emergency Department nurse in Brisbane when the opportunity of a lifetime came up to join the Flying Doctor. A midwifery scholarship from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) encouraged Grace to follow her dream to become a Flight Nurse.

Record missed but $90,000 raised for Flying Doctor at Mundi Mundi Bash (NSW/ACT)

Almost 4000 festivalgoers lined up on the Mundi Mundi Plains in August to attempt a world record for most people doing the Nutbush, raising almost $90,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Teddy bears help teach healthy habits to little locals across Mount Isa (QLD)

RFDS teams up with the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to support ConnectedLE’s Teddy Bear Care Program.

Australian Government shores up Primary Health Care Access from Flying Doctor for the Bush

The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes the Australian Government’s Budget announcement of an additional $29 million over 2 years.

How you can help light up runways for the Flying Doctor (QLD)

The RFDS is calling for donations towards its Guiding Lights Appeal to help fund the distribution of new airstrip lanterns.

RFDS Steps Up (SA/NT)

It’s time to lace up your running, walking or cycling shoes and step up, because for the 31 days of October we’re travelling around Australia…virtually with RFDS Steps Up!

Little Charleville local shares her RFDS experience for Juiced TV (QLD)

As the daughter of an RFDS Nurse Manager, Eliza grew up knowing all about the RFDS, but when a serious accident occurred, she turned that experience into an incredible feature for Juiced TV.

Grant pops up for dental equipment (TAS)

We all know there’s power in the printed word, but how can books help Tasmanians with tooth troubles get the care they need?

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Narrogin woman Ann McLeish steps up again for her Flying Doctor (WA)

The one and only Ann McLeish is back, walking 185km between Field Days from Dongara to Newdegate to raise vital funds and awareness of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia.

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RFDS veteran bids farewell after 34 years: Q&A with Captain Ray Mundy (SA/NT)

After more than 30 years of delivering aeromedical services to outback Australians, RFDS Central Operations’ longest-serving pilot Ray Mundy has hung up his hat.

Family's dream holiday up in smoke (WA)

The Borrello family were holidaying in Coral Bay when a fire consumed their camper trailer leaving them with burns injuries and requiring urgent transfer to Perth.

Flying Doctor driving up vaccinations in regional and remote communities (NSW/ACT)

As COVID began to spread, the Flying Doctor moved quickly to protect its communities and its people

King Island rider clocks up kilometres (TAS)

Only the iconic winged logo of the Royal Flying Doctor Service on Kelly’s polo top hinted about the mission – to ride from one side to the other, then from top to bottom on the island, to raise money for RFDS Tasmania.

RFDS helps muster up the courage to discuss mental health (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) recently teamed up with renowned working dog trainer Steve Elliott to deliver a unique mental health workshop for the people of western Queensland.

Rural mum's rare scare (SA/NT)

When pregnant mum Anna Nunn woke up with an earache on her remote station, little did she know she was in for the shock of her life.

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision (NSW/ACT)

When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.

RFDS ‘rolls up’ for COVID-19 vaccinations in outback SA (SA/NT)

RFDS clinicians have this week launched its COVID-19 vaccination program at 14 locations across outback South Australia.

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Broome's Wonder Women back to take on Gibb Challenge for the Flying Doctor (WA)

After raising $7000 for the Flying Doctor in the 2018 Gibb Challenge, team 'Wonder Women' are back again to tackle the endless corrugations, dust, soft sand and water crossings along the Gibb River Road.

Royal couple lights up RFDS Dubbo Base (NSW/ACT)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the RFDS Dubbo Base and revealed the name of the new aircraft. Read all about the exciting day here...

All in a day’s work: Keeping Michael alive (QLD)

When Dr Charles Ellis wakes up in the morning, he’s never quite sure what the day will hold. One day he got a call that was life or death.