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Aeromedical Retrieval (WA)
The RFDS in Western Australia provide aero medical and retrieval services across 2.5 million square kilometres of our state.
Read moreWorld-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 moreShow 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 moreVictory 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 moreFlying 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 moreDubbo 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 moreWA 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 moreFlying 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 more2020 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 moreFEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic (SA/NT)
The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.
Read moreWestern 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 moreHand sanitiser ready for takeoff (QLD)
In May, the RFDS took delivery of some timely, and extremely precious cargo thanks to Carlton & United Breweries.
Read moreFrom 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 moreThe 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 moreLaunceston 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 moreRoyal 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 moreTim'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 moreHitting the road to bring healthcare to the outback (NSW/ACT)
Michael Kelly tells: ‘Why I will always support the RFDS’
Read moreCooper Basin Rescue (SA/NT)
When you live and work in the city, you don’t often stop to think about the challenges of accessing help in an emergency.
Read moreRFDS receives $7 million Christmas gift from the community (SA/NT)
The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) fleet has arrived thanks to steadfast support and ongoing generous donations from the community.
Read moreA narrow escape on the Nullarbor (SA/NT)
Chris Franks is lucky to be alive after he rolled his vehicle near Cook, South Australia. Flight Nurse Cameron Sims tells his story.
Read moreNational Volunteer Week 2020 (WA)
This National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May 2020), we celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers and supporters who are the lifeblood of our organisation.
Read moreKalgoorlie RFDS flight nurse proves to be cream of the crop (WA)
Kalgoorlie-based RFDS flight nurse Colleen Reid has been chosen to partake in a highly selective aeromedical course in New Zealand.
Read morePatient Story - Tarryn Vallance (WA)
“You hear about the RFDS, but you never think you’ll need them. But without them, I wouldn’t be here today.”
Read moreRFDS Western Operations fleet world-leader in aero medical services (WA)
The arrival of the second Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet 'Kimberley' marks the completion of the RFDS Western Operations integrated fleet.
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