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New Federation Executive Director
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is very proud to announce Mr Frank Quinlan has been appointed as the new Federation Executive Director of the Service, starting in mid November 2019.
Read moreTasmania hosts 4X4 For The Doc (TAS)
Join the family 4WDs taking on a Tassie charity adventure
Read moreRFDS Western Operations pilot Jake Walsh marks flying milestone (WA)
Captain Jake Walsh has become WA's third RFDS pilot to join the '500 club' - achieving 500 hours flying time on the first-of-type aeromedical Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet.
Read moreAEDs delivered for Outback Hearts
National sponsor TAL has part funded the distribution of defibrillators to all medical chest holders in Outback South Australia.
Read moreFamily's dream holiday up in smoke (WA)
The Borrello family were holidaying in Coral Bay when a fire consumed their camper trailer leaving them with burns injuries and requiring urgent transfer to Perth.
Read moreJohn Fahey Vale
It is with great sadness the Royal Flying Doctor Service learns of John Fahey’s passing. John Fahey, in addition to his significant political and social roles, was an Independent Councillor for the Australia Council of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia from 2003 to 2006.
Read moreWinning horse fills Flying Doctor cup (SA/NT)
When Irish galloper Twilight Payment crossed the finish line first in this year’s Melbourne Cup the RFDS won its own $50,000 prize via its volunteer support group on Kangaroo Island.
Read moreSwim for your Flying Doctor at the 2021 Rottnest Channel Swim (WA)
Looking for a charity to throw your support behind? Look no further than the Royal Flying Doctor Service who provide a 'mantle of safety' to all who live, work and travel throughout WA, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Read moreA modest man. An extraordinary legacy. (QLD)
This year, Flying Doctor in Queensland introduced four state-of-the-art clinical aircraft to our fleet. And it’s all thanks to the kindness of a grazier from Einasleigh.
Read moreMobile brain scans to transform urgent stroke care
The Australian Stroke Alliance,of which the RFDS is a member, has received $40 million through the Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative.
Read moreQuarter of a Century of King Air in Tasmania (TAS)
For 25 years Beechcraft King Air 200s have been winging their way back and forth across Tasmania providing an aeromedical service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year thanks to the partnership between two RFDS sections and the Tasmanian Government.
Read moreNew aircraft means more healthcare to more people (NSW/ACT)
Aeroplanes are both a practical necessity and a magical part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. So when a new aeroplane joins the team it is cause for celebration. This year there was even more reason to rejoice with four new aircraft joining our growing fleet!
Read moreFlying Doctor shines at Vivid Festival Sydney (NSW/ACT)
Our capital city was transformed into a kaleidoscope of lights, colour and creativity for 23 days between the 24th of May and the 15th of June 2019.
Read moreFour new RFDS aircraft take to the skies above regional NSW (NSW/ACT)
Four new B350 aircraft are now in operation across the reach of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s South Eastern Section.
Read moreRFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years (QLD)
It’s rare for any employee to achieve 30 years’ service in one organisation, but rarer still for two employees to be celebrating the milestone on the same day.
Read moreRFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity (SA/NT)
The RFDS is named Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the ninth year.
Read moreRural GPs train on the ground and now in the air with RFDS (WA)
Western Australia’s regional and remote health care networks are set to be strengthened with RFDS Western Operations achieving national accreditation as a training provider for rural General Practitioners (GPs).
Read moreA Midnight Emergency (WA)
Doreen was enjoying her pre-Christmas holiday down south in Denmark when she awoke to a burning sensation and tightness in her chest.
Read moreAfter school excursion for Djugerari Kids in remote WA (WA)
School's out for Djugerari Remote Community School students Cecilia and Kyle who score the opportunity to tour the RFDS' workhorse - the PC-12 turboprop aircraft and meet with crew.
Read moreWA Flying Doctor's first remote vaccination operation a success (WA)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is proud to have completed its first remote COVID-19 vaccination operation across the Goldfields-Esperance region.
Read moreEducation tour lands in Tasmania (TAS)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Look! Up in the Sky (LUITS) educational program has been embraced by Tasmanian schools in a year largely devoid of special activities and is set to spread its wings from Monday, October 19 to November 13 with 68 sessions booked at 14 schools statewide.
Read moreWaived air service fees will provide RFDS $2 million saving
Donors work hard to raise money for our healthcare charity. Waiving air navigation charges means donor money will stretch even further.
Read moreRFDS Celebrates Ninety-One Years
Ninety-one years ago today, the Australian Inland Mission Aerial Medical Service was formed. Two days later the first ever Flying Doctor took flight. Today we celebrate how far the RFDS has come over the past nine decades, and we consider what else needs to be done to further Flynn's vision.
Read moreSimulation technology helps tackle virus (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) medical staff are using the latest high-tech medical simulation technology to aid in the fight against COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
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