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Brought back to life... twice: Colleen's story (SA/NT)
Richard Elliott thought he’d lost the love of his life when his partner Colleen Pickering’s heart stopped not once, but twice, in the middle of the night – in the middle of the outback.
Read moreA familiar name takes flight (QLD)
In celebration of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) 15-year partnership with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the public was invited to help name a RFDS aircraft.
Read moreBehind the scenes on an RFDS outback mission (SA/NT)
Have you ever wondered what a Flying Doctor mission in the outback looks like? Get a unique behind-the-scenes perspective as we follow young patient Tyler’s journey with the RFDS.
Read moreRemembrance Day: Honouring Heroes in Healthcare (QLD)
As we observe Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served, fought, and gave their lives for our freedom.
Read moreIn Hot Water (SA/NT)
Louis Orr needed to be emergency airlifted after a serious waterskiing accident in remote Northern Territory.
Read moreIn Hot Water (SA/NT)
Louis Orr needed to be emergency airlifted after a serious waterskiing accident in remote Northern Territory.
Read moreRFDS bridges the gap between the beach and the bush thanks to the Outback Car Trek (NSW/ACT)
RFDS is helping to bridge the gap between the beach and the bush thanks to the Outback Car Trek.
Read moreFace-saving surgery after horse kick (NSW/ACT)
Late last year Natasha Schweikert and her mum were feeding their horses in a paddock at Broken Hill when disaster struck.“One of the horses got excited, took off and kicked Natasha in the face,” recalls Collette, Schweikert, Natasha’s mother. “I didn’t actually see it."
Read moreRosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
Rosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor, now she donates to help other families get the care they need
Read moreGenerous bequest in thanks for son's rescue (NSW/ACT)
In January, Dan White proudly handed over a cheque for $10,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor at our Dubbo Base. It was a bequest from his late father.
Read moreHighway to help: Tony's story (SA/NT)
Tony Hudson was airlifted after rolling his car on the Nullarbor Plain.
Read moreIn hot water: Louis' story (SA/NT)
When a quiet day out on an outback lake went terribly wrong, Louis was left clutching his lifeless leg, calling out to mates for help. That's when they called the RFDS.
Read moreLandmarks across Perth city to light up for Flying Doctor Day (WA)
Landmarks across Perth city will light up in the iconic red and blue colors of the Flying Doctor to celebrate 92 years of our life-saving service across Australia.
Read moreRFDS welcomes two leading medical experts to its board (WA)
RFDS Western Operations is proud to announce the appointment of Director of Burns Service WA Professor Fiona Wood AM and McCusker Director of Lions Outback Vision Dr Angus Turner to its board.
Read moreRFDS Victoria’s Chief Executive recognised as 2023 Melbourne Achiever (VIC)
Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria Chief Executive, Scott Chapman, was recently recognised at the Committee for Melbourne’s Melbourne Achiever Awards for his extensive contributions to the community – both as an individual and through his numerous Executive Leadership and Board.
Read moreRFDS community ambassadors come together to advocate for Queenslanders (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has launched its inaugural Ambassador Program, which aims to bring communities together to shine a light on regional, rural and remote healthcare.
Read moreIt’s back! RFDS fitness challenge makes a return in 2023 (NSW/ACT)
Go further for the Flying Doctor during Oceans to Outback fundraiser.
Read moreSparking a distant connection: Noel Traeger's story (SA/NT)
Turn back time with Noel Traeger, a relative of Alfred Traeger – inventor of the pedal-powered radio – who worked with Alf at his electronic workshop.
Read morePilot Simon's 20 years (WA)
“I wanted to give back to the rural community in some way so the RFDS was my next logical step.” Twenty years later and Simon is still flying for the RFDS!
Read moreBringing Dental Care to the Outback (QLD)
For Renae, her role with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) isn’t just about dentistry – it is also about adventure.
Read moreMental Health & Wellbeing (SA/NT)
The RFDS Mental Health & Wellbeing Service supports adults & young people in outback South Australia and the Northern Territory. Reach out now.
Read moreA dry needle in a haystack: Meet our first Flying Physio (SA/NT)
Our new Physiotherapy service is making inroads in the Outback.
Read moreWhat we do
Details of services provided by the Flying Doctor Australia wide. Including life-saving emergency evacuations and comprehensive primary healthcare
Read moreRFDS TV Show Wins 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards!
the "RFDS" TV show has been awarded 'Best Drama Program' at the 2024 Logies Awards. This award celebrates not only the incredible talent and hard work of the cast and crew but also the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) life-saving work in Australia.
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