Search results

467 Search results for 'pilots'

Helicopter crash survivor pays tribute to the Flying Doctor (QLD)

Grazier Michael Tomlinson was mustering cattle from a helicopter near Augathella when he experienced engine trouble and plummeted to the ground.

Read more

IGA add piece to the fundraising puzzle (SA/NT)

Independent Grocers of Australia stores are putting the pieces together for a strong November fundraising campaign for the RFDS.

Read more

All about Aaron (NSW/ACT)

As the unofficial mascot, Fly Dog Aaron loves being part of the RFDS!

Read more

Royal Flying Doctor Outback Experience Broken Hill opens their doors (NSW/ACT)

Almost ten weeks after closing its doors to the public due to COVID-19, the Royal Flying Doctor Outback Experience in Broken Hill has reopened.

Read more

Help close to home (SA/NT)

Fortunately for one Adelaide motorcyclist, the RFDS was on hand to assist very close to home.

Read more

RFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years (QLD)

It’s rare for any employee to achieve 30 years’ service in one organisation, but rarer still for two employees to be celebrating the milestone on the same day.

Read more

Aeromedical Retrieval (WA)

The RFDS in Western Australia provide aero medical and retrieval services across 2.5 million square kilometres of our state.

Read more

World-first aero medical PC-24 jet lands in WA (WA)

On Sunday December 2, Rio Tinto Managing Director Pilbara Mines Stefan Buys joined RFDS Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Tomkinson to witness the historic touchdown of the RFDS' first Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft at Broome International Airport.

Read more

Show time for the Flying Doctor (WA)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is delighted to again showcase its life-saving work and support the state’s largest annual community event - the 2019 IGA Perth Royal Show.

Read more

Victory and Kimberley turn one! (WA)

It is with great pride that we mark the first year of successfully integrating two world-first Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jets to our wider fleet.

Read more

Flying Doctor base in Meekatharra upgraded (WA)

Patient care and comfort at the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) Meekatharra base in Western Australia has been lifted following the installation of a new patient transfer facility.

Read more

Dubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip (NSW/ACT)

Dubbo Visitor Experience listed as a top attraction on NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

Read more

WA Flying Doctor's first remote vaccination operation a success (WA)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is proud to have completed its first remote COVID-19 vaccination operation across the Goldfields-Esperance region.

Read more

Flying Doctor powers through pandemic with unwavering healthcare delivery (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has navigated 2020 with minimal disruption to its vital healthcare services despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more

2020 RFDS Queensland Hero announced (QLD)

The 2020 RFDS Queensland Hero is Bede Little, a first responder who has also fundraised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

Read more

FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic (SA/NT)

The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.

Read more

Visit Us

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

Read more

Western Operations Flight Nurse marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor (WA)

Congratulations are in order for Flight Nurse Marianne Testi who today marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor.

Read more

Hand sanitiser ready for takeoff (QLD)

In May, the RFDS took delivery of some timely, and extremely precious cargo thanks to Carlton & United Breweries.

Read more

From the frontline: Preparing for take-off (WA)

Colin works at the RFDS' 24-hour Coordination Centre at Jandakot Airport. He gives us some insight into some behind-the-scenes action which takes place from the call for help to take-off.

Read more

The Fun of the Outback Car Trek (NSW/ACT)

Holiday time is scarce, but you sacrifice it to raise money for the RFDS," said Rachel Saunders who took part in this year's Outback Car Trek...

Read more

Launceston engineer wins national award (NSW/ACT)

Launceston Engineer Greg Foot has been recognised by the Federation Board of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at an award ceremony in Canberra. Greg was presented the award by Minister for Rural Health Bridget McKenzie

Read more

Royal couple lights up RFDS Dubbo Base (NSW/ACT)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the RFDS Dubbo Base and revealed the name of the new aircraft. Read all about the exciting day here...

Read more

Tim's Story (NSW/ACT)

Tim hadn’t been feeling well for a few days when his daughter Teena took him to Cobar Hospital from their home on the Barrier Highway.

Read more

Hitting the road to bring healthcare to the outback (NSW/ACT)

Michael Kelly tells: ‘Why I will always support the RFDS’

Read more