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Explorer's narrow escape: Stefan's story (SA/NT)
After being airlifted to safety by the Flying Doctor, Adelaide retiree Stefan Kosak was told by surgeons that he was just “one millimetre off dead.” Read Stefan's story.
Read moreThe bright orange tractor taking the nation by storm (QLD)
At just 18 years old, Sam Hughes, or as he is affectionately known, ‘The Travelling Jackeroo’, set out to travel Australia - decking out an unmissable bright orange 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
Read moreThe accidental psychologist (QLD)
For some, working in healthcare is a lifelong dream. For Dr Tim Driscoll it was a happy accident, stumbling upon the profession while working abroad. Now Tim helps hundreds of Queenslanders improve their mental health each year.
Read moreFlying Doctor saves the day for Reverend (NSW/ACT)
Reverend inspired to become a supporter and make a regular gift after needing our services when he suffered a heart-attack.
Read moreA small boy’s rescue by his heroes (NSW/ACT)
“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."
Read moreZaviah's story (NSW/ACT)
"For children in Bourke it is nearly a five-hour drive to Dubbo which would mean an overnight stay for families who would have to take time off work and take the children out of school just to see a dentist."
Read moreDavid the unstoppable (QLD)
It will take more than a life-threatening brain aneurysm to stop David from running on.
Read moreAll in a day’s work: Keeping Michael alive (QLD)
When Dr Charles Ellis wakes up in the morning, he’s never quite sure what the day will hold. One day he got a call that was life or death.
Read moreOutback Ordeal (SA/NT)
Young Jackeroo Tommy was struck down by illness and was a very long way from the help he needed.
Read moreWhat if there was no help? (NSW/ACT)
Jed was helping muster sheep on a friend’s property when he came off his motorbike, fracturing his wrist and shattering his ankle.
Read moreHeart horror (SA/NT)
Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.
Read moreCritical care for a genetic heart condition (NSW/ACT)
Tash Yeo’s concerned friend urged her to get a check-up at their local hospital when he noticed her heart was racing and she was out of breath.
Read moreMy 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."
Read moreFrom the frontline: Preparing for take-off (WA)
Colin works at the RFDS' 24-hour Coordination Centre at Jandakot Airport. He gives us some insight into some behind-the-scenes action which takes place from the call for help to take-off.
Read moreInvictus Games Gold for Flying Doctor Base Manager (NSW/ACT)
RFDS Broken Hill Base Manager Marcus Wilson was so focused on the sailing that he almost didn’t noticed Prince Harry in the boat next to him. Here, Marcus shares the excitement of representing Australia and the RFDS in the Invictus Games
Read moreLooking back in time (NSW/ACT)
It was a sunny day in March 1965. Mr Jan Meloy was working on the Moomba oil and gas fields in when he was badly injured in a freak accident.
Read moreThe pain that wouldn't go away (NSW/ACT)
It was 2 AM and John was feeling unwell. He had been sent home from work earlier that day but couldn’t work out what was wrong.
Read moreA shock to the system (QLD)
There he lay, white and lifeless, a nurse already performing CPR. And there was Michelle Low Mow, fuelled on little more than adrenaline, a defibrillator in one hand and an oxygen tank in the other.
Read moreWillow and his family want to say thank you (NSW/ACT)
Willow’s family will be forever grateful to you for the emergency retrieval that helped their little boy.
Read moreYour gift of time inspired a gift in Richard's Will (NSW/ACT)
Proud Outback Guardian, Richard, has left a gift in his Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).
Read moreRemembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors (SA/NT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) pays heartfelt tribute to Dr John Mickan AM, honouring his life, legacy, and remarkable contribution to health care in South Australia’s remote communities.
Read moreA career of care (QLD)
This October, Dr Dean Taylor, Medical Education Lead - Aeromedical, celebrates 25 years of service with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
Read moreFrom aerobatics to aeromedical (QLD)
It’s the drive to make a positive difference that has kept Flight Standards Pilot, Marty Cram, flying for the RFDS for over 20 years.
Read moreGus' Story: Double trouble in the Wheatbelt (WA)
Just before Christmas last year, a fire tore through Clint and Erin McPherson’s farm at Gillingarra, south of Moora.
Read moreFrom Defence to the Flying Doctor (QLD)
Before joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) as an aeromedical pilot, Matthew Kloeden flew with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), an experience that taught him the true meaning of service and teamwork.
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