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Paramedic turned patient: Sonia's story (SA/NT)
Paramedic turned RFDS patient Sonia's Strong was airlifted by RFDS SA/NT.
Read moreFrom childhood dreams to RFDS wings (QLD)
As a boy, Michael Urquhart was fascinated with planes and clouds and still vividly remembers his first flight at the age of nine in a Piper Cherokee at Hervey Bay.
Read moreInternational Women's Day (NSW/ACT)
We are celebrating by recognising the tremendous efforts of our diverse RFDS women who every day are making a positive difference to the lives of those living and working in rural, regional and remote Australia.
Read moreRockhampton Landing Fee Donation (QLD)
The Rockhampton Regional Council has generously donated a cheque for more than $143,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) to reimburse our annual landing fees at Rockhampton Airport.
Read moreHow a flying school bus started it all for RFDS Engineer Doug Briggs (SA/NT)
Veteran aircraft engineer Doug Briggs is celebrating 25 years of service for the Flying Doctor, 19 of which have been in Alice Springs.
Read moreKaren Barlow's 25 year career with the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
As the Dubbo RFDS base celebrates 25 years of operation in July, one of those who was there from the very beginning will also reach the special milestone.
Read moreCelebrating a 20-year journey of compassionate care with RFDS (QLD)
From the top end to the far west, Dr Charles Ellis-Hallett has dedicated the past twenty years to delivering invaluable care to many regional, rural and remote communities.
Read moreWell that wasn’t on the bucket list (QLD)
Tim Elleston and his wife were on the road trip of a lifetime through outback Queensland when their trip didn’t quite go to plan.
Read moreFlying doctor 'heroes' gave Stewart a second chance at life (NSW/ACT)
Back in April 1981, young jackaroo Stewart Aiken and a mate from the same property were out riding motorbikes. They were about 50 kilometers from home in Western NSW and racing each other back to the property.
Read moreThe Flying Nurse (WA)
Lisa Killian is an RFDS Primary Health Care Nurse based in Broome. She has lived in the Kimberley and central Australia for the past 14 years, working in a variety of nursing roles.
Read moreA Close Shave: Ash's Story (SA/NT)
Ash was airlifted from Mahanewo Station after a motorbike accident.
Read moreYour gift to the future (QLD)
This week marks Include a Charity Week, a special time when we highlight the profound impact of legacy giving.
Read moreMake your tax return fly further (SA/NT)
Donate to keep the Flying Doctor flying by 30 June and claim a tax deduction when submitting your tax return this financial year.
Read moreA close shave: Ash's story (SA/NT)
After regaining consciousness following a mustering mishap, station owner Ash spotted his battered motorbike in nearby scrub. The damage to his own body remained a mystery.
Read moreBrought back to life... twice: Colleen's story (SA/NT)
Brought back to life... twice: Colleen's Andamooka story
Read moreRuth’s a champion for the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
In the remote landscapes of rural NSW, Ruth Sandow’s story with the Royal Flying Doctor Service unfolds as a testament to determination and community spirit.
Read morePowering dreams and life-saving care (NSW/ACT)
For Flight Nurse Jackson Dowling, working with the RFDS has always been his “dream job”.
Read moreBrought back to life... twice: Colleen's story (SA/NT)
Richard Elliott thought he’d lost the love of his life when his partner Colleen Pickering’s heart stopped not once, but twice, in the middle of the night – in the middle of the outback.
Read moreProtecting a special pocket of Australia: Health care meets conservation (SA/NT)
Stationed at the intersection of Australia’s three central deserts, the challenges of accessing health care loom large for Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary managers, couple Luke Playford and Dr Annemarie van Doorn.
Read moreParamedic turned patient: Sonia's story (SA/NT)
For experienced paramedic Sonia Strong, finding herself in the back of an ambulance was an unnerving role reversal.
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