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Get to know: Natasha Hodgson, Primary Health Care Nurse (QLD)

I’ve had excellent mentors during my training, and RFDS is no exception. All of the staff at RFDS have worked hard to get here and it’s great to be surrounded by such a supportive team.

Outback Survival: Staying Safe in the Heat and Sun (QLD)

Before you embark on your adventure, make sure you're prepared for and protected against the sun and heat by following these precautions.

When a day of celebration turns to a day of fear (QLD)

It’s not uncommon for players to play their heart out in a footy grand final. Nick Morton on the other hand, may have taken the adage a little too seriously.

Are they really ok? (QLD)

Are you aware of how the people around you are really going? Asking ‘Are you OK?’, seems like a simple act, but can be one of the hardest questions to ask. This year, the theme for ‘R U OK?Day’ is ‘Are they really OK? Ask them today’.

Hard work pays off for latest Flying Doctor Flight Nurse (QLD)

Hard work, dedication and a firm belief in quality healthcare for all has driven Elizabeth Ferrier the newest flight nurse for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) to get back in the air.

Mobile Health Hubs ready to roll (TAS)

Two old decommissioned buses have been transformed into modern, mobile health clinics and they're about to undertake an amazing journey around regional Tasmania.

National Standards update (VIC)

RFDS Victoria’s voluntary participation in the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (National Standards) compliance assessment is fast approaching, with the auditing process commencing in late February 2020.

RFDS calls for help to assist cardiac patients (QLD)

Cardiac emergencies account for almost 25 per cent of all patients transported by the Flying Doctor. And keeping so many critically-ill patients safe in the air requires constant access to a vast and costly range of cardiac monitoring medical equipment and supplies.

20 years and $15 million raised thanks to Ergon Energy Retail (QLD)

For the last 20 years, Ergon Energy Retail and its customers have raised over $15 million for the Flying Doctor in Queensland, keeping the RFDS aircraft in the air and saving lives. Thank you to everyone who supports us through this amazing initiative.

OCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support (SA/NT)

Strengthening our corporate and community support – with thanks to you! Senex Energy extends its sponsorship to $1 million as our supporters dig deep.

New service helps locals smile (SA/NT)

As COVID-19 restrictions temporarily closed dental services across the nation, the RFDS worked on opening a new one in outback SA.

Ready to go for Maddison (TAS)

“I’m just so thankful that the Flying Doctor has been there to help Maddison get the treatment she’s needed,” says Vanessa.

When Every Minute Counts (TAS)

Cliff's close call (TAS)

Thomas' Journey (QLD)

For Brooke and Lachlan, hearing their seven-week old baby trying and failing to suck enough air into his badly infected lungs was almost unbearable.

Bundaberg Flight Nurse completes outback rotation (QLD)

The challenges presented in delivering remote healthcare during COVID-19 have resulted in a rewarding opportunity for one Bundaberg-based flight nurse.

Providing Aeromedical Care to Remote Indigenous Communities

This research considers the health of Indigenous Australians living in remote and very remote areas. It details illness and accident demand for aeromedical retrievals of Indigenous Australians by the RFDS from remote and very remote Australia.

2019 Local Hero recipients (QLD)

Now in its fourth year, the RFDS Local Hero Awards give the RFDS (Queensland Section) an opportunity to acknowledge and thank those incredible good Samaritans, volunteers and fundraisers who go out of their way to ensure the Flying Doctor will be around for another 91 years.

Flynn flies on next generation $20 note (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is honoured to see its legacy continue on the next generation $20 banknote design revealed today by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Boy's ordeal ends with 'magical' Flying Doctor Flight (NSW/ACT)

“The Flying Doctor means everything to us because we are so isolated. I have always had such a great respect and appreciation for them,”

Women take the lead at Flying Doctor bases (NSW/ACT)

Two dynamic women have taken on new leadership roles with the Flying Doctor: Kendall Graham has been promoted to Base Manager at Dubbo Base and Kate Parnell has joined us as Mascot Base Manager in Sydney.

"You're not just donating money to a cause; you're saving a life."  (NSW/ACT)

The Hughes family know firsthand how vital the Royal Flying Doctor Service is to outback New South Wales.

RFDS Victoria wins Public Oral Health Clinic of the Year award (VIC)

RFDS Victoria's dental team have been awarded the Public Oral Clinic of the Year Award.

90th Air Pilgrimage, what an adventure!

What a spectacular celebration of 90 years of the Flying Doc and great opportunity to reflect on the services history, and indeed the services future. A truly memorable event with over 50 aviation enthusiasts from the AAAA, travelling with 25 Antique Aircraft throughout rural NSW & QLD

Aeromedical Retrieval for Stroke in Australia

RFDS Research shows rural, remote, and Indigenous stroke patients have worse stroke outcomes than urban Australians. This may be due to lack of timely access to expert facilities.