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The 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.

Showtime 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!

Grazier 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.

Coral 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.

WA 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.

Flying Doctor lands at the National Museum of Australia

The National Museum of Australia exhibit tells the historical and contemporary significance of the RFDS

Leave 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.

Flying 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.

John Flynn Biography

A concise biography on the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Reverend John Flynn. An Australian Icon.

Twists of fate in the corner of the state (NSW/ACT)

With broken ribs and two punctured lungs, Wayne needed the Flying Doctor fast.

Flight 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.

RFDS 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.

On hand for baby Henry (NSW/ACT)

Ange MacAlpine’s young son had a serious illness, and needed to get skilled medical attention - fast

Flying 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.

Santa 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.

Meet 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

RFDS 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.

RFDS 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.

Show 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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Anne Lewis - A remarkable aviator (TAS)

“Being fully aerobatic, they were a delight to fly, and being alone with the wind in your face, completely detached from the earth, it was always an exhilarating experience”, tells Anne.

Flight nurse reunites with baby delivered in RFDS aircraft (WA)

In what was a heart warming reunion, RFDS WA flight nurse Libby Stearne reunited with Katanning mum and baby Spencer who she delivered on board an RFDS aircraft at Jandakot Airport in May.

On tap at the William Creek Hotel (SA/NT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is now “on tap” at the iconic William Creek Hotel.

A son's dream and a mother's love (QLD)

Every year, many of our kind and generous supporters make the decision to include a gift in their Will to the Flying Doctor. For some, it’s a way to show their appreciation for a service that has kept their community safe.

Celebrating the women of the Flying Doctor (WA)

Happy International Women's Day! The Flying Doctor in WA is celebrating the day by recognising the tremendous efforts of the women of the Flying Doctor who #choosetochallenge themselves on the frontline and behind-the-scenes to benefit the health outcomes of all who live, work and travel across WA.