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Celebrating the women of the Flying Doctor (WA)

Happy International Women's Day! The Flying Doctor in WA is celebrating the day by recognising the tremendous efforts of the women of the Flying Doctor who #choosetochallenge themselves on the frontline and behind-the-scenes to benefit the health outcomes of all who live, work and travel across WA.

From 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.

Courtney's Story (NSW/ACT)

“You don’t realise how remote it is out there until you need help. It was spectacular to watch the Flying Doctor in action.”

Lightning 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.

Banishing 'the blues' in the bush (SA/NT)

Winter is on the doorstep and life has taken a few unpredictable turns of late. A positive mindset is key to getting through tough times, but how is it that some people can maintain that crucial forward-thinking approach every day?

Five minutes with a Pilot Instructor (SA/NT)

Exactly what is involved in taking to the skies for the Flying Doctor? We speak with our Head of Training & Checking, Matthew Cosier, to find out what he looks for in a successful RFDS pilot.

What it takes to join the RFDS medical team (WA)

"It's a very dynamic space to work in, where you get different patients, travel to different places every day and sometimes on different modes of transport. You deal with everything and anything.

National Volunteer Week 2020 (WA)

This National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May 2020), we celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers and supporters who are the lifeblood of our organisation.

Flying Doctor Edi's Story (WA)

"Many of the patients we pick up are suffering from chronic health issues and are in dire need of specialist care.

RFDS Pilot Makes a Surprise Visit to Kent Street Senior High School (WA)

RFDS Pilot, Drazen Tolic surprised Harrison Clarke during his aviation class to thank him for his generous donation to the Flying Doctor. Harrison, a year seven student, donated his birthday money to the RFDS this year in support of the service that has cared for his grandfather and close friend.

The full reach of Flying Doctor care (QLD)

For a pregnant, first time mother moving to remote north west Queensland, the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) could not have been more evident for Ebony Robertson.

Finding love in the skies while saving lives (QLD)

A mid-air medical emergency might seem an unlikely place for a pilot and midwife to find love, but not for one Queensland couple.

Over land and over sea (QLD)

I remember it clearly. It was about six o’clock in the morning, I was bending down to get some live bait in the bucket for my hook when I felt this funny sensation in my head. There was no pain, just a strange sensation.

A day in the life of the Outback Mental Health Team (QLD)

Emergency 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.

Cliff's close call (TAS)

Getting your loved ones home (QLD)

It was a very quick, smooth flight and it was wonderful to know I was being flown home to be closer to family and friends.

Bundaberg Flight Nurse completes outback rotation (QLD)

The challenges presented in delivering remote healthcare during COVID-19 have resulted in a rewarding opportunity for one Bundaberg-based flight nurse.

Outback Ordeal (SA/NT)

Young Jackeroo Tommy was struck down by illness and was a very long way from the help he needed.

Invictus 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

Flying 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.

Boy'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,”

Women 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.

"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.

A 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.