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Flight Nurse Fleur (QLD)

If you’re in the middle of a paddock with the doctor and a very sick patient you don’t have time to faff around. Every second counts.

My sister, the brave (QLD)

My dad called. He told me a truck had crushed his car. My three daughters were trapped inside. He didn't know if they were trapped inside. He didn't know if they were all alive. I thought I was dreaming. That's what stopped me from collapsing."

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) announces new Chairman (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has announced Russell Postle as its new Chairman.

Friends for life and local heroes (QLD)

Betty Marchant and Georgie Walker are local legends in their hometown of Eromanga. When they’re not looking after the RFDS clinic or running the monthly fundraising BBQ at the Royal Hotel, you can find them lending a hand to our aeromedical crew when we fly into town.

Uluru Camel Cup (SA/NT)

Join locals at this fun filled weekend of activities and experience a true Aussie outback style event. The multi-award winning Uluru Camel Cup is a must-do on every outback travelers list.

New Board Chair & Deputy Chair for RFDS

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Nev Power as the new Chair of the RFDS Federation Board and Dr John O’Donnell AM as Deputy Chair.

State-of-the-art upgrade: a first for Queensland (Thanks to you) (QLD)

Building work is underway on our new purpose-built facility in Bundaberg, designed to meet the growing needs of the city and wider Queensland community – thanks to support from people like you.

John Flynn Biography

A concise biography on the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Reverend John Flynn. An Australian Icon.

When every second counts... (SA/NT)

For a baby born at just 24 weeks, there’s a 40 per cent chance that the baby will not survive.

How to ask R U OK? (QLD)

Every year on R U OK? Day, we’re reminded to check in with those around us to find out how they’re feeling. Asking the question seems like a simple act, but it can be one of the hardest to ask. Mental health clinical team leader for Far North Queensland, Jos Middleton has a few pointers to share

A Jill of all trades (QLD)

The people I work with and the rural and remote Australians I meet are truly inspirational. The local people are always so grateful for our help and are very supportive of the RFDS. I love what I do.

Get to know Emma Wex (QLD)

One day you may be tasked to a woman in pre-term labour, the next day you could be attending a car roll over.

The right place, the right time in Kowanyama (QLD)

“It is purely coincidental that our primary health care team was in Kowanyama that Friday. Normally we run daily clinics Mondays to Wednesdays, but the recent public holiday meant we rescheduled for Friday,”

RFDS Research: Aeromedical retrieval for suspected appendicitis in paediatrics patients

A significant number of paediatric patients are aeromedically retrieved from rural and remote locations with a diagnosis of appendicitis or acute abdominal pain. Future research should consider whether training in abdominal point-of-care ultrasound reduces retrievals.

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Legal information about the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Into the eye of the storm (QLD)

As a parent, it’s always worrying when a young child is sick. But for Rebecca O’Sullivan, it was even more stressful when her 5-year-old daughter Clare fell seriously ill during severe flooding.

New aeromedical base brings jobs boost to Bundy and beyond (QLD)

A chat with Christopher Wallin (QLD)

Queenslander Christopher Wallin supports the Royal Flying Doctor Service but he’s probably better known as a successful business man and the Managing Director of QCoal Group.

Woolworths shoppers raise more than $200K to help save lives (QLD)

In the month of May, the Woolworths team and their customers helped raise an incredible $203,833 for the Flying Doctor in Queensland through their $1 token campaign—all we can say is, thank you!

Woolworths shoppers support the RFDS to save lives across Queensland (QLD)

This month, Woolworths are proudly supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) across their 248 stores in Queensland and Northern NSW, by encouraging shoppers to buy a $1 donation token with their shop.

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Welcome to the John Flynn Society (TAS)

The John Flynn Society Tasmania, is for individuals who have decided that they wish to leave a gift their will to the Royal Flying Doctor Tasmania.

The search is on for our hidden heroes (QLD)

The RFDS Local Hero Awards have launched across Queensland today, calling out to those community members who have rolled their sleeves up, put their hands out, or stowed away their fears in an emergency to help the Flying Doctor carry out its lifesaving work.

North East Lions Club gets behind farmers (TAS)

North East Lions Club has used the proceeds from its popular Farm Feast event to support the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Dorset Community. Yesterday a cheque for $5000 was handed to RFDS president Malcolm White.

A miracle across the seas (QLD)

Leaving in the afternoon, they arrived about 5pm just as darkness was falling. Dalsy said her husband had to support her for the entire journey as waves broke over the bow of the boat. She said she was covered by a tarp in order to keep her dry throughout the hour-long journey.”