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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...

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.

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

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

Cooper 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.

RFDS 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.

A 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.

National 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.

Kalgoorlie 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.

Patient 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.”

RFDS 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.

Flying Doctor showcases unique aero medical skills at 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition (WA)

Western Australia's Flying Doctor crew showcased the preparation and considerations made when aero medically retrieving a patient with burn injuries at the 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) held at Langley Park, November 22-24.

BHP leads industry COVID-19 funding for Flying Doctor in Western Australia (WA)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia has today launched an appeal to support its COVID-19 efforts which includes boosting its front line workforce by 25 per cent, investment in critical capital and operational supplies.

Flying Doctor gorge rescue in the remote Kimberley (WA)

The Flying Doctor in WA was involved in an extraordinary and coordinated rescue of a 26-year-old woman who was stranded from her injuries following a fall while hiking on a remote gorge in the Kimberley.

COVID-19 Emergency Appeal (VIC)

The COVID-19 virus could be the greatest challenge of a generation. Right now, our medical teams are in desperate need of emergency supplies to help tackle the pandemic.

2020 RFDS Local Hero Award recipients announced (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has announced nine regional 2020 RFDS Local Hero Award winners – each representing one of its base locations.

Flying Doctor says ‘we’ve got your back’ after Tibooburra fire (NSW/ACT)

Two RFDS medical teams attended and evacuated the injured from the scene of a fire in the northwest corner of New South Wales. Our assistance didn’t stop there, with mental health teams providing a longer-term commitment of support to a community in crisis.

Flying Doctor provides big boost for national economy (QLD)

A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides more than $2.5 billion in benefits to the Australian economy each year through its life-saving aeromedical services to regional, rural and remote Australians.

RFDS Research: COVID-19 activity and surge modelling for rural and remote Australia

A newly published research paper reviews RFDS COVID-19 patient transport data since February 2020, and includes modelling for anticipated rural and remote hot spots, as part of surge preparation within the national health crisis.

Sending Samuel to specialist care (TAS)

State-of-the-art upgrade: a first for Queensland (Thanks to you) (QLD)

Building work is underway on our new purpose-built facility in Bundaberg, designed to meet the growing needs of the city and wider Queensland community – thanks to support from people like you.

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision (NSW/ACT)

When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.

Your impact this Flying Doctor Day (WA)

Your support on Flying Doctor Day helps us prepare our frontline crews for whatever situation they may face.

RFDS uses the latest aviation surveillance technology to care for patients (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is using the latest in aviation surveillance technology to deliver greater levels of care for its patients.

A flight like no other (QLD)

“I really didn’t want to put them out, so I told them it's all good, I'm a platinum flyer so I can sort the flight out myself. They pretty quickly told me I would be flying with the Flying Doctor.”

Funding support to ensure continuity of care (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has received more than $285,000 in funding from the Queensland Government to aid in the delivery of services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.