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Born to Fly: The journey to become a pilot (QLD)
At just four days old, Mark Stuart-Russell took his first flight. He was taken home from hospital in his father’s Cessna 170.
Read moreDream career takes flight (QLD)
From his earliest experience learning to fly, Elliott Johnston had only one dream – to work for the Flying Doctor. Determination and commitment – and an enduring passion to help people – has led to a dream come true for Senior Base Pilot, Elliott.
Read moreExplorer's narrow escape: Stefan's story (SA/NT)
After being airlifted to safety by the Flying Doctor, Adelaide retiree Stefan Kosak was told by surgeons that he was just “one millimetre off dead.” Read Stefan's story.
Read moreAn internship that flies further: Meet the RFDS junior doctors (SA/NT)
When it comes to delivering health care to some of the world’s most isolated areas, medical interns with the RFDS quickly learn that every day offers a new challenge.
Read moreFive times revived: Richard's story (SA/NT)
Richard is lucky to be alive after his heart stopped five times in the searing summer heat of the South Australian desert.
Read moreFrom single shots to single engines: Apprentice Ashley's story (SA/NT)
Ashley Lewthwaite has recently exchanged espresso machines for aircraft engines, kickstarting his journey to becoming a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the RFDS in Darwin.
Read moreRuth Sandow's inspiring path with the RFDS (NSW/ACT)
In the remote landscapes of rural New South Wales, Ruth Sandow's story with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) unfolds as a testament to determination and community spirit.
Read moreGriffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose (QLD)
Since climbing into the cockpit of an F1-11 as a child, Ethan Taege has dreamt of a career in the sky – but now he hopes to fly for a higher cause.
Read moreLife can shatter in a heartbeat (NSW/ACT)
When Mel took her 11-week old baby daughter Keiley to the hospital with breathing difficulties, she never expected the shocking turn of events.
Read moreA lifetime of service (QLD)
RFDS Primary Health Care Nurse Kathleen Loadsman reflects on her years of service this Anzac Day.
Read moreBorn to be an engineer (QLD)
RFDS Senior Base Engineer Nick Mann has always dreamt of flying an aircraft but can’t get enough of fixing them.
Read moreRFDS Doctor educating youth to ‘Survive 25’ (QLD)
After working in emergency departments for almost 15 years, Dr Katrina Starmer has seen her fair share of trauma.
Read moreFive Minutes With… Mental Health (QLD)
For over 25 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has been providing expert Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to people in rural and remote communities across Queensland.
Read moreA ride of a lifetime to support the Flying Doctor (QLD)
Mount Isa brothers Brodie and Riley are taking on Australia’s longest shortcut on bike to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and MS.
Read moreSuffering a stroke at seven (QLD)
For Narelle Proud, calling the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was not uncommon during her time as a Registered Nurse in Western Queensland, but using the RFDS for her own family gave her a new appreciation for the service.
Read moreWhen I grow up I want to be a Flying Doctor (QLD)
The heartwarming words from a seven-year-old Dakota Short about becoming a Flying Doctor one day show the importance of RFDS primary health clinics and the special connection between the RFDS, patients and the community.
Read moreThe bright orange tractor taking the nation by storm (QLD)
At just 18 years old, Sam Hughes, or as he is affectionately known, ‘The Travelling Jackeroo’, set out to travel Australia - decking out an unmissable bright orange 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
Read moreNAIDOC 2023
This NAIDOC week we are celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture
Read moreRFDS strengthens connections with Cape York communities (QLD)
The RFDS (Queensland Section) has engaged Indigenous photographer, Naomi Hobson, to capture portraits in Cape York communities serviced by our Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
Read moreFormer nurse will keep giving through her will (NSW/ACT)
Vivienne Windsor, a former nurse, knows the importance of leaving a gift in her Will. Do you? Find out more here.
Read moreMental Health & Wellbeing (SA/NT)
The RFDS Mental Health & Wellbeing Service supports adults & young people in outback South Australia and the Northern Territory. Reach out now.
Read moreDown to the wire: Richy's story (SA/NT)
A devastating fall from a ladder while on a job 540km north of Adelaide became a race against time for carpenter Richard Hobbs.
Read moreFrom a stomach ache to emergency appendix surgery (QLD)
Rio Tinto employee, Sarah Ward, was in Brisbane for work when she started to experience stomach pains. She continued to work through it, not realising the severity. The following week she still was not feeling well, and by that following weekend, she could not walk.
Read moreSMART strategies, tools, helping people overcome addiction (NSW/ACT)
Addiction comes in many shapes, and it remains on ongoing challenge for people from all walks of life. This is why the Royal Flying Doctor Service is investing in trained staff and programs to help people understand and overcome their addiction issues.
Read morePilot Simon's 20 years (WA)
“I wanted to give back to the rural community in some way so the RFDS was my next logical step.” Twenty years later and Simon is still flying for the RFDS!
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