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Importance of RFDS not lost on recent recruit (NSW/ACT)
Working with the RFDS is a unique and rewarding experience, RFDS doctor Christophe says.
Read moreThe heartbeat of Coen (QLD)
In the small town of Coen in the Cape York region, resident and Primary Health Care Administration Officer Jodi Hamilton has become renowned for her compassion, empathy, and unwavering support for those in the community.
Read moreRescue from rollover after roo reaction (NSW/ACT)
Nicholas Butler and a couple of backpacker friends had just finished working on a farm in Outback NSW. They were in a ute heading to Cobar to catch a train to Sydney.
Read moreFrom outback dream to lifesaving team: Bob and Helen's RFDS story (QLD)
In the heart of the Queensland outback, Bob and Helen, have woven their own chapter into the rich tapestry of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base.
Read moreAn internship that flies further: Meet the RFDS junior doctors (SA/NT)
When it comes to delivering health care to some of the world’s most isolated areas, medical interns with the RFDS quickly learn that every day offers a new challenge.
Read moreMini plane inspires big donation (WA)
When aeromodeller Andrew Herzfeld set out to build a replica Rio Tinto Life-Flight PC-24 jet, he dreamed of using it to fundraise for RFDS WA.
Read moreNew funding to boost RFDS health, research and education centre (SA/NT)
The RFDS’s plans to construct a state-of-the-art health, research and education centre for Far North SA have been boosted by almost $1 million in funding from the SA Government.
Read moreA dry needle in the haystack: Meet our first Flying Physio (SA/NT)
Armed with a portable treatment table and a backpack containing everything you’d find in a city clinic, the RFDS’s newest health professional is making tracks in the bush.
Read moreRFDS welcomes RAC WA CEO Rob Slocombe to its board (WA)
Mr Slocombe joins leading medical experts Director of Burns Service WA Fiona Wood AM and McCusker Director of Lions Outback Vision Dr Angus Turner as the newest appointments to the RFDS Western Operations board in 2019.
Read more#127 The Batman Backpack that's giving back. Jaydan's Journey.
Kalgoorlie's Kim Luke, created 'RFDS Grab and Go Bags' after her son Jaydan was diagnosed with Wilm’s tumour.
Read moreAnn overcomes breast cancer to secure dream job with the RFDS (NSW/ACT)
After working so hard to achieve the necessary qualifications to become an RFDS Flight Nurse, Ann Rahn didn't let breast cancer stop her from securing her dream role.
Read moreDriving Better Health Outcomes (TAS)
Long hours on the road, limited access to nutritious food, and the isolating nature of the job can make it difficult for truck drivers to prioritise their health. That’s where the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and its partners have stepped in.
Read moreDay in the life with Nurse, Izzy (QLD)
For one day, we follow Flight Nurse Izzy Graham, part of a dedicated team flying across southwest Queensland to assist country people in need of medical and healthcare. This is Izzy’s day.
Read moreRFDS tackles tobacco use with Cancer Council NSW (NSW/ACT)
RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW
Read moreElla's outback dash (WA)
Ella Reindler is one of very few pregnant women who can say they drove themself to hospital behind the wheel of a prime mover.
Read moreLimb lost, life saved (NSW/ACT)
Leroy nearly lost his life, but it had started as just an ordinary day at work. He was making a delivery to nearby gymkhana grounds, behind the wheel of a buggy with two workmates. This is Leroy’s story:
Read morePartnership helps Michelle hit health goals (TAS)
GEORGE Town woman Michelle Turpin credits a partnership approach – which involved setting her own goals then being supported to achieve them – with helping her health turn a corner.
Read moreKen’s long journey (NSW/ACT)
Thanks to our wonderful supporters, Ken could rely on the Flying Doctor to transfer him several times… saving his life in the process
Read moreSpecial Delivery (WA)
Jade Pers thought she had seen it all in nearly 10 years as a retrieval nurse for RFDS – but she had never delivered a baby.
Read moreAustralia Day achievements (SA/NT)
Flying Doctor staff and volunteers were recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.
Read moreA father’s special bond (QLD)
Being a father means many things, but for RFDS (Queensland Section) Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Hayden Wilson, being a role model for his daughters is at the top of the list.
Read moreSuffering a stroke at seven (QLD)
For Narelle Proud, calling the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was not uncommon during her time as a Registered Nurse in Western Queensland, but using the RFDS for her own family gave her a new appreciation for the service.
Read moreMedical supplies on the fly: Introducing 'BiBi planes' (SA/NT)
A groundbreaking project is trialling the use of drone technology to deliver critical medical supplies to remote Aboriginal communities in the NT.
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