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Flying Doctor's world-first aeromedical jet on show for Australia Day (WA)
RFDS Western Operations chief pilot Albin Unger will be operating the Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft as it does two laps around the iconic Swan River at the City of Perth sky show event on Sunday at approximately 4.45pm.
Read moreMeet the team: Flight Nurse (SA/NT)
Introducing RFDS Central Operations Flight Nurse Kirsty Chown
Read moreFive-year-old's RFDS dash to Perth (WA)
5-year-old Esperance boy Emmett Buckley relied on the RFDS after badly fracturing his elbow at school.
Read moreAfter school excursion for Djugerari Kids in remote WA (WA)
School's out for Djugerari Remote Community School students Cecilia and Kyle who score the opportunity to tour the RFDS' workhorse - the PC-12 turboprop aircraft and meet with crew.
Read moreFunding secured for new Mount Isa Base (QLD)
Funding secured from the Commonwealth Government for our new Mount Isa Base means the RFDS (Queensland Section) can proactively begin planning the construction phase of the $12.9 million aeromedical base and patient transfer facility.
Read moreThe Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes the “Great Pilgrimage” (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes a squadron of 26 vintage aircraft in a “Great Pilgrimage” from New South Wales to Queensland to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic first flight of 1928.
Read moreShowtime for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA)
The Flying Doctor in Western Australia is excited to be a part of the Perth Royal Show again! Grab your tickets and we hope to see you there!
Read moreGrazier lucky to be alive after high-speed crash on remote station (WA)
The boys strapped me onto an old shearing bed and put me on the back of the utility and we made our way to the nearest registered airstrip to meet the RFDS plane. Those are just the things you have to do out here if you’ve got nothing on hand.
Read moreCoral Bay shark bite victim in safe hands of the RFDS (WA)
New South Wales boy Jackson Bartlett, 10, was snorkeling off Coral Bay in WA’s North West with his dad in June when he noticed a large shadow moving fast towards him.
Read moreWA Flying Doctor logistican set to retire after 33 years of service (WA)
Celebrating 33 years of service to regional and remote Western Australia is RFDS logistician Robin Emmett.
Read moreFlying Doctor lands at the National Museum of Australia
The National Museum of Australia exhibit tells the historical and contemporary significance of the RFDS
Read moreLeave a lasting legacy in support of the RFDS (WA)
In leaving a bequest to the Flying Doctor in Western Australia, you will be welcomed as a member of the Robin Miller Society and share a unique bond with those who stand beside you in leaving a lasting legacy.
Read moreFlying Doctor marks 20 years of Base operations at Dubbo (NSW/ACT)
Since opening, and despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE) Dubbo Base operations have moved from strength to strength for two decades.
Read moreJohn Flynn Biography
A concise biography on the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Reverend John Flynn. An Australian Icon.
Read moreTwists of fate in the corner of the state (NSW/ACT)
With broken ribs and two punctured lungs, Wayne needed the Flying Doctor fast.
Read moreFlight Nurse celebrates 10 years with the Service (QLD)
From providing care at 20,000 ft to delivering babies in remote hospitals, Flight Nurse Haidee Kerr shares why working for the Royal Flying Doctor Service is her dream job.
Read moreRFDS calls for help to assist cardiac patients (QLD)
Cardiac emergencies account for almost 25 per cent of all patients transported by the Flying Doctor. And keeping so many critically-ill patients safe in the air requires constant access to a vast and costly range of cardiac monitoring medical equipment and supplies.
Read moreOn hand for baby Henry (NSW/ACT)
Ange MacAlpine’s young son had a serious illness, and needed to get skilled medical attention - fast
Read moreFlying Doctor Urges Australians to Stay Safe this New Year Period
New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for people to let their hair down and celebrate with family and friends. While no one expects illness or injury over the New Year break, the Royal Flying Doctor Service is typically kept busy.
Read moreSanta won't be the only Red-Belly in the sky this Christmas
Australia-wide, last year between December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 26 (Boxing Day), the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) brought care to 278 people, with a range of illnesses and injuries.
Read moreMeet our Stars of COVID-19 (WA)
Our COVID stars are leading the way through the pandemic to ensure the health and safety of our crews and West Australians
Read moreRFDS Women in History
We are proud of the remarkable, pioneering women that have contributed deeply to the RFDS throughout its history and at present. Here we feature some of the amazing women that are part of the early history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Read moreRFDS in Queensland achieves gold standard in aeromedical aviation safety (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has reinforced its commitment to patient safety, becoming the first dedicated aeromedical provider in the Asia-Pacific region to receive the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 accreditation.
Read moreOur Bases
Details on each of the RFDS bases around Australia, with photos, address, contact details and outline of services performed.
Read moreShow someone you’re thinking of them with a thoughtful ‘Gift of Support’ (NSW/ACT)
Through the Flying Doctor shop, you can give a ‘Gift of Support’ to your loved one, the perfect virtual gift for someone who likes to make a difference.
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