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Brought back to life... twice: Colleen's story (SA/NT)
Colleen Pickering suffered anaphylactic shock in Andamooka, SA.
Read moreA life changing career (QLD)
RFDS Senior Pilot Sam Love, his wife Chantel, and their five children took the leap and moved to Australia from New Zealand in search for a lifestyle change.
Read moreUrgent help for little Millie (QLD)
When six-month-old Millie had her first febrile convulsion at their remote cattle station the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) was there to guide her mum every step of the way.
Read moreWe were there for Chris when he needed us (NSW/ACT)
Needing a flight for pain‑relieving back surgery, the RFDS was ready to help.
Read moreYoung ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story (SA/NT)
When a bloodied and bruised Amy Kynoch regained consciousness in the back of a speeding truck, she realised her ‘typical’ day at work had taken a disastrous turn. Read more.
Read moreA familiar name takes flight (QLD)
In celebration of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) 15-year partnership with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the public was invited to help name a RFDS aircraft.
Read moreMeet Dr Deb Molloy (WA)
Dr Deb grew up in Ireland and completed her medical training there. Since moving to Australia in 2014, she has worked as a medical officer for the RFDS in NSW and Western Australia.
Read moreMeet the Flying Doctor's female pilots (SA/NT)
To mark Women in Aviation Worldwide Week, we reached out to our female pilots to ask them what their job means to them. Here’s what they said...
Read moreSandy overcame a life-changing injury but that was only the beginning of the battle (SA/NT)
Traumatic injuries can have long-lasting effects and for Ti Tree resident Sandy Abley, the Flying Doctor was there to support her full journey to physical and emotional recovery.
Read moreThe legendary jackaroo retires his beloved tractor (QLD)
As Sam Hughes steps away from his iconic bright orange 1957 Chamberlin 9G tractor, it feels like the end of an era. But while this might be the last time we see him with his tractor, it’s far from the end of the Travelling Jackaroo’s journey.
Read moreFlying Doctor there for Caitlin when baby Hardy decides to arrive early on Mother’s Day (NSW/ACT)
Caitlin's relaxed start to Mothers Day ended when she went into early labour four hours from the nearest maternity ward, but the Flying Doctor was there to help.
Read moreMeet Dan Byles (WA)
Dan Byles has been the Organisational Resilience Lead for the RFDS WA since 2021.
Read moreLeia's Story (WA)
As a fly-in fly-out HR professional for 15 years, Leia Piccoli had witnessed many mining colleagues require an RFDS retrieval in a medical emergency. She had never expected to need the service herself.
Read moreWendy takes the win (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the 2024 Outback Explorer Competition winners.
Read moreED Nurse's flight path to the RFDS (WA)
Zoe had nursing and critical care qualifications and several years of emergency experience to put her in good stead to work at the RFDS. The final thing she needed to be an eligible candidate was her midwifery qualifications.
Read more#94 Judy found her young grandson lying 'flat and unresponsive' in the hallway
Judy knew that time was critical for her unconscious grandson, but every ‘frantic few minutes felt like a lifetime.
Read more#102 Farmer Phil vs a one tonne, charging bull!
SA cattle and commercial compost farmer, Phil Giles, was severely injured in 2018, after being crushed between a charging bull and a gate.
Read moreYou're the reason Hamish is here today (NSW/ACT)
Hamish received rapid critical care after a motorbike accident at Cameron’s Corner and credits this experience for inspiring his mission to help others stay safe.
Read moreBelinda is doing her bit for breast cancer awareness (NSW/ACT)
Twelve months after a breast cancer scare, RFDS Primary Health Nurse Belinda Gentle is using her experience to encourage others to get checked.
Read moreFormer NT Administrator appointed Flying Doctor Deputy Chair (SA/NT)
RFDS SA/NT has appointed former NT Administrator Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO to Deputy Chair of its Board.
Read moreMeet Our Nurses: Anne Alexander (SA/NT)
As a Remote Area Nurse, Anne Alexander embraces the local community spirit as part of her day-to-day job.
Read moreFormer NT Administrator appointed Flying Doctor Deputy Chair (SA/NT)
RFDS SA/NT has appointed former NT Administrator Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO to Deputy Chair of its Board.
Read moreMessage from the President RFDS South Eastern (NSW/ACT)
A message from the President RFDS South Eastern Section
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