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Outback Ordeal (SA/NT)
Young Jackeroo Tommy was struck down by illness and was a very long way from the help he needed.
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 moreFlying Doctor visit saved my life (NSW/ACT)
When Belinda went for a check-up at the Flying Doctor clinic in Tilpa she knew something wasn’t right. What she didn’t know was how that visit would save her life.
Read moreBoy's ordeal ends with 'magical' Flying Doctor Flight (NSW/ACT)
“The Flying Doctor means everything to us because we are so isolated. I have always had such a great respect and appreciation for them,”
Read moreWomen take the lead at Flying Doctor bases (NSW/ACT)
Two dynamic women have taken on new leadership roles with the Flying Doctor: Kendall Graham has been promoted to Base Manager at Dubbo Base and Kate Parnell has joined us as Mascot Base Manager in Sydney.
Read more"You're not just donating money to a cause; you're saving a life." (NSW/ACT)
The Hughes family know firsthand how vital the Royal Flying Doctor Service is to outback New South Wales.
Read moreA peek at the life of a Flying Doctor Flight Nurse (NSW/ACT)
I thought, just before midnight. As a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctors Service, I was due to clock off my 12-hour shift at 6am.
Read moreFlying Doctor ready to help our farmers. Wherever. Whenever (NSW/ACT)
Working in remote locations, our farmers are often a far distance from help should an incident occur.
Read more90th Air Pilgrimage, what an adventure!
What a spectacular celebration of 90 years of the Flying Doc and great opportunity to reflect on the services history, and indeed the services future. A truly memorable event with over 50 aviation enthusiasts from the AAAA, travelling with 25 Antique Aircraft throughout rural NSW & QLD
Read moreHeart horror (SA/NT)
Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.
Read moreCase Study: Community Midwifery (SA/NT)
“I see the same RFDS Midwife every month, in my own home – the care is just fantastic.”
Read moreSenex $1m support to Royal Flying Doctor Service (SA/NT)
Senex Energy has extended its total commitment to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations to $1 million with a further three-year major sponsorship.
Read moreTrailblazer in flight: WA Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires (WA)
After supporting regional and remote communities across WA for nearly 15-and-a-half years, Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires.
Read moreBushfire crisis – a note from the RFDS Victorian CEO (VIC)
A note from Scott Chapman, RFDS Victoria Chief Executive, on the continuing bushfire crisis.
Read moreRFDS scholarship supports rural health students (VIC)
RFDS Victoria is supporting regional students studying nursing or allied health by offering four Give Them Wings scholarships. As well as $3,000 towards study expenses, the scholarship includes a day with one of our health care or patient transport teams to build hands on experience.
Read moreWave of support gives uplift to Flying Doctor (QLD)
An outpouring of support from supporters right across Queensland is keeping the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in the air during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreA 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”.
Read moreRide on! (QLD)
If you learn about the people and places they get to, the stories of retrieval and survival are extraordinary. They are not like a normal clinical hospital situation, they adapt brilliantly.
Read moreOn the Road and in the Air: A day in the life of a patient transport officer (TAS)
Glenice was transferred onto their stretcher then we were off to the hospital. Glenn and Wez were laidback, which was a good thing as Glenice does enjoy making fun with people. She kept attempting to knock Glenn’s hat off with her walking stick
Read moreBEHIND THE SCENES: Samantha Bailey, Donor Development Officer (QLD)
The donors here are really loving and have a high respect for what we do. Everyone seems to have been touched by us in some way, and they want to show their recognition to our work
Read moreA passion for remote health care (QLD)
“You have to be flexible - other people might call it resilient, but you must have the flexibility to work in a huge range of environments. You must be adaptable.”
Read moreBusinesses’ 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.
Read moreTaking Flight: Vicki Harrison, Pilot, Townsville (QLD)
“Even though mum passed away in 2008, I knew she would have been thrilled that I was combining medicine and aviation. With her work as a nurse and love of flying, she had always wanted to work with the RFDS.”
Read moreA Jill of all trades (QLD)
The people I work with and the rural and remote Australians I meet are truly inspirational. The local people are always so grateful for our help and are very supportive of the RFDS. I love what I do.
Read moreEmbedding cultural safety in Australia's main health care standards
In Australia, the existing health safety and quality standards are insufficient to ensure culturally safe care for Indigenous patients in order to achieve optimum care outcomes.
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