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Bob just loved the ride! (WA)
Bob Niven shares his Flying Doctor story after experiencing two heart attacks whilst in Broome last year.
Read moreAfter school excursion for Djugerari Kids in remote WA (WA)
School's out for Djugerari Remote Community School students Cecilia and Kyle who score the opportunity to tour the RFDS' workhorse - the PC-12 turboprop aircraft and meet with crew.
Read moreYou can help us bring safe-tea to the outback! (NSW/ACT)
This year we are launching a new community event, ‘The Outback Morning Tea’ to raise vital funds to bring healthcare to those living in rural, regional, and remote Australia. You can join with your friends and family and hold a morning tea to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Read moreBroome RFDS doctor named finalist in the 2021 WA Rural Health West Awards (WA)
Broome RFDS doctor Tanya Ronaldson is in the running for 'GP of the Year' at the 2021 Rural Health West Awards.
Read moreFlying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020 (NSW/ACT)
After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.
Read moreTelehealth limited by connectivity - Not technology
Telehealth is no new feat. The Flying Doctor has been doing it for over 90 years. Established with Alfred Trager’s pedal radio that connected those in the bush to a doctor, telehealth now forms the core of the RFDS service with 88,188 telehealth consultations delivered in the last year.
Read moreAnne Lewis - A remarkable aviator (TAS)
“Being fully aerobatic, they were a delight to fly, and being alone with the wind in your face, completely detached from the earth, it was always an exhilarating experience”, tells Anne.
Read moreOutback Survival: Mosquito Safety (QLD)
There are no vaccines for most mosquito-borne diseases, preventing yourself from being bitten is the strongest form of defence.
Read moreOutback Survival: Safe Motoring (QLD)
There are four times more injuries in remote areas than in towns and cities.
Read more90 Years of Unparalleled Service
The RFDS has evolved from an early vision of an “aerial experiment” into a remarkable 24-hour, 7 days a week health service to enable people in rural and remote Australia, and who are beyond regular medical infrastructure, to access medical care in metropolitan-based tertiary hospitals.
Read more2020 RFDS Queensland Hero announced (QLD)
The 2020 RFDS Queensland Hero is Bede Little, a first responder who has also fundraised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
Read moreMy Dad, Alf Traeger (1895 – 1980) (TAS)
Then one day the Rev. John Flynn walked in. He needed a portable and reliable generator to provide sufficient power for transmitting messages to and from the isolated people of the outback. And so the pedal radio was invented.
Read moreTransport service a lifeline for Pat and Allan (VIC)
Allan’s eyesight isn’t what it used to be, which had made it impossible for the Heathcote local and his wife Pat to attend medical appointments in Bendigo, 50km away. Thankfully, Flying Doctor Community Transport can help people like Pat Allan get to vital medical appointments.
Read moreRide on! (QLD)
If you learn about the people and places they get to, the stories of retrieval and survival are extraordinary. They are not like a normal clinical hospital situation, they adapt brilliantly.
Read moreOutback Survival: Safety Around Water (QLD)
Despite only a fraction of the population living in remote or rural areas, these regions are responsible for one third of all drownings nationwide.
Read moreOn the Road and in the Air: A day in the life of a patient transport officer (TAS)
Glenice was transferred onto their stretcher then we were off to the hospital. Glenn and Wez were laidback, which was a good thing as Glenice does enjoy making fun with people. She kept attempting to knock Glenn’s hat off with her walking stick
Read moreJULY: Doubling our jet power (SA/NT)
The RFDS welcomes its latest addition to the fleet, unveiling a $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.
Read moreJANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing (SA/NT)
Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.
Read moreFinalist in 2022 Australian Podcast Awards
The Flying Doctor Podcast has just been announced as a finalist (in two categories) in the upcoming 2022 Australian Podcast Awards
Read moreMobile dental vehicle reaches more communities (TAS)
Since 1961 the Royal Flying Doctor Service has been providing mobile dental outreach services to people living in rural and remote areas of Tasmania. That mission has become significantly easier with the launch of a $350,000 custom-built mobile dental vehicle.
Read moreLittle helpers (SA/NT)
Meet Jack and Cowboy Roy – two kids doing big things for the Flying Doctor.
Read moreSenex gives one million reasons to celebrate (SA/NT)
Valued corporate partner Senex Energy has extended its support for the RFDS Central Operations to $1 million with a further three-year major sponsorship.
Read moreWestern Operations Flight Nurse marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor (WA)
Congratulations are in order for Flight Nurse Marianne Testi who today marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor.
Read moreThe Fun of the Outback Car Trek (NSW/ACT)
Holiday time is scarce, but you sacrifice it to raise money for the RFDS," said Rachel Saunders who took part in this year's Outback Car Trek...
Read moreDrought isn’t just about rain (NSW/ACT)
Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help our farmers through the drought.
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