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Flying 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.

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Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics (NSW/ACT)

Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful

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The 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

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How we help (NSW/ACT)

Learn about the range of services offered by the RFDS, from aeromedical emergency retrievals to primary healthcare.

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The 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.

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Falling 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.

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Remote 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.

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WA 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.

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A 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

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Visit Us

Learn about the many RFDS tourist facilities you can visit around the country.

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COVID-19 Aeromedical Retrievals (WA)

COVID-19 Aeromedical Retrievals by the RFDS WA

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Season 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.

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Tour 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.

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A 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.

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Shared 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.

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RFDS 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).

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Primary 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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In hot water: Louis' story (SA/NT)

When a quiet day out on an outback lake went terribly wrong, Louis was left clutching his lifeless leg, calling out to mates for help. That's when they called the RFDS.

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Local boy’s dream of touring RFDS comes true (QLD)

With the dream of living in the outback when he grows up, Chae first learned of the Flying Doctor when the service saved his uncle’s life, after the man was bitten by a deadly snake on a fishing trip.

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New aircraft to bolster RFDS fleet (QLD)

The aeromedical capabilities of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are set to be bolstered through the acquisition of four new Beechcraft King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft.

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Santa won't be the only red-belly in the sky this Christmas

Tis the season to put your feet up – however the Royal Flying Doctor Service will continue to provide 24/7 care over the holiday period.

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Albany boy Darcy's urgent RFDS flight to Perth (WA)

“You take the Flying Doctor for granted until you need them. But when you do, it’s comforting to know we can live out here and help will come in your worst hour” – Kate Douthie, Albany

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Meet RFDS WA nurse and midwife Brooke Maloney (WA)

“You are safe, your baby is safe and we are all in this together." These are the reassuring words of RFDS WA flight nurse and midwife Brooke Maloney who flew in to a remote country hospital from Perth to help a woman in premature labour.

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Weighing a RFDS PC-12 Aircraft (WA)

When our PC-12 aircraft arrive from the Pilatus factory in Switzerland, the plane undergoes an aeromedical fit-out, performed by our specialist engineers. The 760 hour fit-out equips the aircraft to serve as an intensive care unit in the sky.

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RFDS Central Operations welcomes new board members (SA/NT)

The RFDS Central Operations recently appointed 2022 NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle and aviation expert Geoff Roberts to its Board.

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