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New clinical bags for RFDS frontline crew in WA (WA)
Spurred on by the advent of COVID-19, the RFDS in Western Australia has collaborated with Perth's leading canvas supplier Total Canvas to streamline and transition all RFDS medical bags to boost patient care and efficiency.
Read moreShowing a passion for education with local support (NSW/ACT)
Thanks to generous support, the Flying Doctor spans NSW to meet the challenge of COVID
Read moreSpontaneous fundraiser on Dirk Hartog Island raises $22,000 for WA Flying Doctor (WA)
A massive thank you to the Wardle family who hosted a long table lunch on Dirk Hartog Island which raised a whopping $22,000 in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia.
Read moreWhen I was diagnosed with cancer, I was terrified! (NSW/ACT)
"When I was diagnosed with cancer, I knew it was going to be a long road ahead, living so far from doctors and the treatment I needed. I was terrified.” – Peter from Lightning Ridge
Read moreLaunceston engineer wins national award (NSW/ACT)
Launceston Engineer Greg Foot has been recognised by the Federation Board of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at an award ceremony in Canberra. Greg was presented the award by Minister for Rural Health Bridget McKenzie
Read moreJohn says "Thank You" (NSW/ACT)
Without you, John wouldn’t have been able to attend his daughter’s wedding.
Read moreA day in the life of a roving dentist for the Flying Doctor (WA)
Meet RFDS Western Operations dentist Dr Steve Hill who delivers oral health care to some of the most remote communities in Western Australia.
Read moreRescue flight to the Flinders (SA/NT)
“Henry was so unwell, I feared he would deteriorate and go into shock.”
Read moreSeeds for Flynn's flying doctor sown 100 years ago
Kimberley stockman Jimmy Darcy suffered massive internal injuries on 29 July 1917 when his horse fell in a cattle stampede. His death attracted national headlines and proved the impetus for Reverend John Flynn's vision for an outback aeromedical service. Read his story
Read moreCharles' Story (WA)
“The medical staff on board kept my heart going to keep me alive on the flight to Jandakot where I was conveyed to Fiona Stanley Hospital to get a pacemaker fitted.
Read moreFlying Doctor invests in regional airports (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is investing $325,000 to enhance the capability of 36 regional aerodromes state-wide.
Read moreBehind the Scenes in Baradine
Our national partnership with TAL (This Australian Life Insurance) has been launched in style with a TVC that was aired during the tennis on Channel 7. The TVC was filmed in Baradine, NSW and all the talent on screen were local community members.
Read moreOtto’s magical trip to the Visitor Experience (NSW/ACT)
People young and old are loving visiting the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience in Dubbo.
Read moreWA Flying Doctor marks Close the Gap Day (WA)
Every day, WA Flying Doctor crews travel hundreds of kilometres to Close the Gap, delivering essential healthcare to many remote Aboriginal communities. Here are some of their stories.
Read moreWA Flying Doctor's fleet boosted by arrival of new Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet (WA)
Thanks to an investment from our Principal Partner Rio Tinto, today the WA Flying Doctor was thrilled to welcome a third Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet to boost our aeromedical fleet.
Read moreKalgoorlie boy Hamish Levy celebrates 5th birthday by supporting his Flying Doctor in WA (WA)
Five-year-old Kalgoorlie boy Hamish Levy may just be our biggest fan! To celebrate his fifth birthday, instead of asking for presents, Hamish asked his guests to donate to the WA Flying Doctor instead. What a champ!
Read moreOdyssey's million dollar milestone (SA/NT)
An outback car trek has crossed the monumental million-dollar mark in its fundraising efforts for the Flying Doctor.
Read moreLoving father Jacob has use of his arm thanks to your generous support (NSW/ACT)
After a collision on his dirt bike, the 21-year-old needed emergency surgery to save his arm.
Read moreRFDS pilot celebrates 20 years helping Queenslanders (QLD)
A flight with his high school teacher has manifested into a rewarding, 20-year career as a pilot with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for Captain James Williams.
Read moreTownsville nurse retires after 13 years (QLD)
Mr Cole, who last week retired from his role as Flight Nurse and Midwife with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), believes there is no more satisfying way to earn a living than by helping others.
Read moreEmergency RFDS transfer in south-west (QLD)
One of his best mates is a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), but Donald Truss never expected that he’d require an emergency transfer himself.
Read moreLightning Ridge Support Group earns big returns for the RFDS (NSW/ACT)
The first recycling scheme in north-west NSW has pulled the community together and exceeded its own expectations for fundraising for the RFDS.
Read moreWhen every second counts... (SA/NT)
For a baby born at just 24 weeks, there’s a 40 per cent chance that the baby will not survive.
Read moreA narrow escape on the Nullarbor (SA/NT)
Chris Franks is lucky to be alive after he rolled his vehicle near Cook, South Australia. Flight Nurse Cameron Sims tells his story.
Read moreRFDS celebrates very special patient anniversary 40 years on (WA)
If it wasn’t for the Flying Doctor I hate to think what the outcome would have been for John, or me. The staff were just wonderful and I have such a special memory of them.
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