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A midnight flight to safety (QLD)

Rural Queensland can be the perfect place to raise a family. But, when Kellie’s baby son fell ill, things could have been very different without the Flying Doctor and the amazing support of people like you.

A mother's worst nightmare (TAS)

What started out like a normal day for mother of four Susan Thorne, would later be one she remembers as “the worst day of our lives”.

JULY: Doubling our jet power (SA/NT)

The RFDS welcomes its latest addition to the fleet, unveiling a $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.

Little helpers (SA/NT)

Meet Jack and Cowboy Roy – two kids doing big things for the Flying Doctor.

Technology to support better health (SA/NT)

Digital patient medical bags will soon arm the Flying Doctor with lifesaving technological support for patients in rural and remote Australia, thanks to a generous donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation.

Hand sanitiser ready for takeoff (QLD)

In May, the RFDS took delivery of some timely, and extremely precious cargo thanks to Carlton & United Breweries.

The Fun of the Outback Car Trek (NSW/ACT)

Holiday time is scarce, but you sacrifice it to raise money for the RFDS," said Rachel Saunders who took part in this year's Outback Car Trek...

90 Years of Development and Innovation (NSW/ACT)

The Reverend John Flynn set up the Royal Flying Doctor Service and commissioned inventor Alfred Traeger to develop a pedal radio

Men's health in the spotlight this June (NSW/ACT)

Prioritise your health this Men's Health Week.

Businesses’ generosity alleviating PPE pressure (VIC)

RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the generosity of global clothing brand UNIQLO and boutique distillery Husk Distillers for their generous donations of protective product to support the Flying Doctor’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cowell volunteers raise $3,600 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

A dedicated group of Cowell volunteers has raised $3,600 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Cowell community over the past year.

Gawler volunteers raise $16,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $16,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the community over the past year.

RFDS innovation recognised at SA Health Supplier Awards (SA/NT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has proudly accepted the 2019 SA Health "Supplier Innovation" Award, recognising the introduction of the new RFDS Medi-Jet 24 to its fleet.

RFDS receives $7 million Christmas gift from the community (SA/NT)

The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) fleet has arrived thanks to steadfast support and ongoing generous donations from the community.

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Celebrating a decade of partnership with over 15,000 reasons to smile (QLD)

QCoal and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will this month celebrate a significant milestone – 10 years of partnership in support of rural and regional Queenslanders.

Patient Story - Tarryn Vallance (WA)

“You hear about the RFDS, but you never think you’ll need them. But without them, I wouldn’t be here today.”

RFDS urges men in remote WA to take charge of their health (WA)

RFDSWA encouraged men to put their health first this Mens Health Week

Flying Doctor gorge rescue in the remote Kimberley (WA)

The Flying Doctor in WA was involved in an extraordinary and coordinated rescue of a 26-year-old woman who was stranded from her injuries following a fall while hiking on a remote gorge in the Kimberley.

WA Governor officially opens upgraded facilities at RFDS Meekatharra base (WA)

The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia and patron of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia officially opened upgraded facilities at the RFDS Meekatharra base today.

Friends for life and local heroes (QLD)

Betty Marchant and Georgie Walker are local legends in their hometown of Eromanga. When they’re not looking after the RFDS clinic or running the monthly fundraising BBQ at the Royal Hotel, you can find them lending a hand to our aeromedical crew when we fly into town.

​Country kids face twice as many tooth fillings as city cousins

A new research report released by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in September shines a spotlight on oral health for country Australians.

Half of all road deaths occur on rural roads

"Half of all road deaths occur in remote and rural areas, despite two thirds of Australians living in cities" Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia CEO Martin Laverty said.

RFDS Women in History

We are proud of the remarkable, pioneering women that have contributed deeply to the RFDS throughout its history and at present. Here we feature some of the amazing women that are part of the early history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Federation Annual Report Year 2018-19

Annual report for the federation office of the Royal Flying Doctor Service