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RFDS WA crew in the running for 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards (WA)
Two nurses and a unique multidisciplinary team involved in establishing and driving the RFDS' remote COVID-19 vaccination program have been named finalists in three out of 12 categories in the 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards.
Read moreMeet the team: Oral Health Program Service Coordinator (SA/NT)
Meet our RFDS dental hygienist / coordinator Kelly Fargher
Read moreLaunch of RFDS TV series (NSW/ACT)
RFDS depicts the passion and dedication of the Flying Doctor.
Read moreA Royal visit for our Cairns base (QLD)
King Charles unveils the name of the newest addition to the Queensland Fleet. A call to Gilberton Station gives the King insight into the families that it will service.
Read moreHistory
The story of the Flying Doctor, over 90 years of rich history, and Australian icons like John Flynn, Alfred Traeger, Clifford Peel, Hudson Fysh.
Read moreBack to the outback from Bankstown (NSW/ACT)
New Non-Emergency Patient Transport service takes off from Bankstown.
Read moreReady for take-off (WA)
Our latest magazine is out now! Read about your Flying Doctor in WA and how we are facing the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a new chapter in our history, patient and staff stories, and recipes from our family to yours...
Read moreMeekatharra Flight Nurse retires after 18 years of service with the RFDS (WA)
After 18 years with the Royal Flying Doctor Service out of our Meekatharra base, we bid Flight Nurse Anna Van Der Werf a fond farewell and happy retirement.
Read moreFlying Doctor saves the day for Reverend (NSW/ACT)
Reverend inspired to become a supporter and make a regular gift after needing our services when he suffered a heart-attack.
Read moreVolunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics (NSW/ACT)
Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful
Read moreThe Clive Bishop Medical Centre (NSW/ACT)
The CBMC is a fully accredited medical practice and provides a range of health care services, including general medical care and treatment of minor
Read moreHow we help (NSW/ACT)
Learn about the range of services offered by the RFDS, from aeromedical emergency retrievals to primary healthcare.
Read moreThe Flying Doctor celebrates 50 years in Cairns (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is celebrating 50 years since the opening of the RFDS Cairns Base. From humble beginnings, the Base is now one of the largest in Australia, helping thousands of people in Far North Queensland every year.
Read moreFalling in love with the outback and the people who call it home (QLD)
Nurse Neridah King swapped the grape-lined Barossa for Mount Isa with one goal in mind – to improve health outcomes for people living in outback Queensland.
Read moreRemote airstrips made safer with new landing rules (SA/NT)
Remote airstrips are being made safer with new landing rules issued by the RFDS. Watch our video explaining the procedures.
Read moreWA Flying Doctor team delivers baby girl at Merredin Hospital (WA)
Pregnant mum June Woods was returning home to Perth on the Prospector Train when she began experiencing contractions earlier than expected.
Read moreA Message from WA Flying Doctor CEO Rebecca Tomkinson (WA)
This is the experience of the Flying Doctor in a pandemic. Our entire team has been busy preparing for this response, and I am incredibly proud of their dedication, hard work and innovation," - RFDS WA CEO Rebecca Tomkinson
Read moreSeason two of RFDS is coming to Channel 7 and 7plus in 2023.
The Seven Network and Endemol Shine Australia have officially announced the commissioning of the second season for the #1 new Australian drama of 2021, RFDS.
Read moreTour the Territory (SA/NT)
Two iconic Australian stories. One iconic location. There is no better place than the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility to see, experience and learn about the Flying Doctor’s rich history.
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 moreShared values, sharing experience: from ADF to RFDS (NSW/ACT)
On Anzac Day, Australia reflects on the contribution of our armed services. Several former ADF personnel now work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section), bringing with them a unique professionalism and sense of duty.
Read moreRFDS takes vaccines to Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia (WA)
The RFDS’ remote COVID-19 vaccination program continues to roll-out to the furthest corners of Western Australia this week with crews undertaking a five-day clinic in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands (NG Lands).
Read morePrimary Health in Koorabye (WA)
Broome-based RFDS pilot Bryn James says it is a privilege to be able to assist the people of Koorabye in the Kimberley through our primary healthcare clinics.
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