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Community champion named 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero (QLD)
An unassuming figure with a heart and sense of community spirit as vast as his backyard in south west Queensland’s Yowah, Scott Shorten is the deserving winner of the 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero award.
Read moreA Day in the life of an RFDS 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 moreDental care for rural and remote communities (QLD)
It may come as a surprise that the Flying Doctor is one of the largest providers of oral and dental health services in the country, reaching those areas other healthcare providers can’t access.
Read more2018 Wings For Life Gala (QLD)
Once again we held our Annual Wings For Life Gala. This years event was spectacular and our best one yet.
Read moreFederation Annual Report Year 2018-19
Annual report for the federation office of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Read moreWhat drives an RFDS Flight Nurse - Laura Bratby (QLD)
In a job where no two days are the same, flight nurse Laura Bratby is motivated by mental resilience, a supportive team and knowing she’s helping people who need her the most.
Read moreQantas Matching Frequent Flyer Donations to RFDS
This Christmas, our friends at Qantas are supporting the RFDS by matching Qantas Frequent Flyer member donations between 23rd November and 25th December 2017.
Read moreGeorgia's fight for life (QLD)
Every parent’s worst fear is something happening to their child, and for parents of 11-year-old Georgia they faced this reality almost two years ago.
Read moreGrainKing Nyrex Chaser Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA)
Take part in the GrainKing Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service. The profits from this one-of-a-kind chaser bin auction will be donated to the RFDS.
Read more2018 Local Heroes Announced (QLD)
Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.
Read moreOur Bases
Details on each of the RFDS bases around Australia, with photos, address, contact details and outline of services performed.
Read moreA bright light in the community (QLD)
After moving to Mount Isa just over two years ago and throwing herself into the community as a way of making friends, RFDS (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Michelle Ball, now finds herself ready to receive a remarkable honour for her involvement in the small north-western community.
Read moreA new vision in aviation (QLD)
The RFDS (Queensland Section) has made Australian aviation history after taking delivery of the Proline Fusion cockpit flight display technology, the first of its kind in the country. Deputy Head of Flying Operations, Clayton Nankivell explains.
Read moreFlying Doctor team tackles men's health at Flinders Island Show (TAS)
Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at the Flinders Island Show to prevent a visit to the hospital.
Read moreFilling service gaps in remote communities (TAS)
A NEW mobile outreach program is helping improve access to dental services in remote Tasmanian communities. Starting with Circular Head in the north west, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania is providing free screening, preventive and restorative dental services...
Read moreNew Dentist for the RFDS in Tasmania (TAS)
RFDS Tasmania welcomes their first ever full time dentist to the team, the gregarious and internationally experienced, Dr Lorika Strickland.
Read moreRFDS Local Hero Award Recipients Announced (QLD)
The hidden heroes behind the Flying Doctor have been honoured.
Read moreThe road to recovery (QLD)
​It was meant to be a weekend of fun and relaxation, but when their ute rolled on a lonely stretch of road late at night, Mount Isa residents Nick Tompsett and his 24-year-old-son Jarad Cole found that things don't always go according to plan.
Read moreMaking Headlice history in George Town (TAS)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service partnered with the University of Tasmania and Anglicare to deliver free education sessions for children and families at George Town.
Read moreMigrant students jump on board the RFDS aeromedical simulator (TAS)
​The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) aeromedical simulator state tour will conclude in Launceston with a very special presentation to the TasTAFE Adult Migrant English Program students.
Read moreRFDS Queensland Section gains national clinical accreditation (QLD)
​The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has flown through its clinical accreditation, achieving its goal in only two and a half years.
Read moreRFDS launches new patient transfer facility at Burnie Airport (TAS)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania will launch the new and improved patient transfer facility at a presentation and afternoon tea at the Burnie Airport Terminal, Wynyard on Tuesday 17 May 2016 at 2.30 pm.
Read moreRFDS flies in to support King Island Community (TAS)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is reaching out to connect with the King Island community on Tuesday 1 March when it attends the Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Show and on Wednesday 2 March the RFDS will visit the King Island District School to conduct educational presentations to students.
Read moreRockhampton Regional Council gives back to RFDS (QLD)
A generous donation of $103,064 from the Rockhampton Airport will help to keep the Royal flying Doctot Service (Queensland Section) in the skies.
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