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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.

With your support, Flying Doctor comes to the rescue for rider seriously injured in the outback (NSW/ACT)

Angels of the sky help young rider who sustained serious injuries in a motorbike accident while with friends in outback NSW..

Outback Ordeal (SA/NT)

Young Jackeroo Tommy was struck down by illness and was a very long way from the help he needed.

Packsaddle community equipped for emergency (NSW/ACT)

Packsaddle locals have gathered at the new Shannon’s Creek Emergency Airstrip to familiarise themselves with emergency landing procedures, ensuring me

In tough times, you can help families in need (NSW/ACT)

When emergencies strikes, give families the security of knowing they have access to critical healthcare now and into the future, despite living in the furthest corners of Australia.

Better Ageing with RFDS Victoria (VIC)

RFDS Victoria has been the beneficiary of a portion of funding from the Australian Sports Commission, awarded to RFDS Australia, to create and run a National Rural and Remote Active Ageing Program.

Meet Our Nurses: David Carpenter (SA/NT)

From the wintry Apple Isle and Central Australia’s ochre heart – David Carpenter’s RFDS career was inspired after a nursing stint in the remote communities of the APY Lands.

All in a day’s work: Keeping Michael alive (QLD)

When Dr Charles Ellis wakes up in the morning, he’s never quite sure what the day will hold. One day he got a call that was life or death.

RFDS Jandakot Open Day a flying success (WA)

The Flying Doctor was extremely proud to welcome thousands of Western Australians to its Jandakot base for an Open Day on Saturday, 26 October.

Signature Flying Doctor artwork launches NAIDOC Week (SA/NT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has partnered with two South Australian Aboriginal artists to launch a major artwork and uniform piece inspired by the remote communities it serves.

A small boy’s rescue by his heroes (NSW/ACT)

“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."

A peek at the life of a Flying Doctor Flight Nurse (NSW/ACT)

I thought, just before midnight. As a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctors Service, I was due to clock off my 12-hour shift at 6am.

A nurse's life in the sky (QLD)

From finding a career to finding love, in her 20 years with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Nurse Manager Justine Powell has quite a few interesting tales to tell.

On the Road and in the Air: A day in the life of a patient transport officer (TAS)

Glenice was transferred onto their stretcher then we were off to the hospital. Glenn and Wez were laidback, which was a good thing as Glenice does enjoy making fun with people. She kept attempting to knock Glenn’s hat off with her walking stick

Seeds for Flynn's flying doctor sown 100 years ago

Kimberley stockman Jimmy Darcy suffered massive internal injuries on 29 July 1917 when his horse fell in a cattle stampede. His death attracted national headlines and proved the impetus for Reverend John Flynn's vision for an outback aeromedical service. Read his story

Activ8 the Night - Connectivity in Collarenebri

A new partnership between the RFDS and telecommunications provider Activ8me has been launched in Collarenebri.

Doc's new chapter (SA/NT)

When Dr Yaritji Green completes the new Australian General Practice Training Program, she’ll join a growing breed of doctors known as Rural Generalists – or “GPs Plus”.

QAS donation reaches Flying Doctor patients right across Queensland (QLD)

A generous Christmas gift from the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) will help deliver even greater levels of care for Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) patients in rural and remote Queensland.

Travel outback with peace of mind (WA)

Find out how your Flying Doctor can help you as you are travelling around regional and remote Western Australia for importance peace of mind at the 2021 Caravan and Camping Show.

Aircraft medical fit-out (WA)