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COVID-19 Emergency Fund (QLD)

Demand for our service is growing. Right now, our aeromedical teams are in desperate need of emergency supplies to support their vital work as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

BBQ for the Flying Doctor (TAS)

Flying across a pandemic to save lives (SA/NT)

As Australians began grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down the nation earlier this year, the RFDS donned protective masks and kept in the air to save lives.

RFDS Victoria at Variety Kids X-mas Party (VIC)

For the seventh consecutive year, RFDS Victoria sent a team to join in the fun at the annual Variety Kids’ Xmas Party. “It’s always a pleasure to be a part of this fantastic event which brings the joy of Christmas to kids in need,” said RFDS Victoria Education Manager, Tom Ryan.

First flight remembered with Great Pilgrimage (NSW/ACT)

While this year’s Great Pilgrimage had a strong historical focus, it was also about anticipating the next 90 years. The RFDS is just as relevant today as it was in 1928...

Invictus Games Gold for Flying Doctor Base Manager (NSW/ACT)

RFDS Broken Hill Base Manager Marcus Wilson was so focused on the sailing that he almost didn’t noticed Prince Harry in the boat next to him. Here, Marcus shares the excitement of representing Australia and the RFDS in the Invictus Games

Boy's ordeal ends with 'magical' Flying Doctor Flight (NSW/ACT)

“The Flying Doctor means everything to us because we are so isolated. I have always had such a great respect and appreciation for them,”

Broken Hill’s Bruce Langford Visitors’ Centre Experience wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice (NSW/ACT)

Broken Hill’s Bruce Langford Visitors’ Centre Experience wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award

Flying Doctor and IGA unveil aeromedical aircraft (SA/NT)

This afternoon the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations unveiled its Independent Grocers of Australia (IGA) branded aeromedical aircraft in recognition of IGA’s new, three-year major sponsorship of the life-saving service.

RFDS enters jet age with game-changer in aeromedical care (SA/NT)

The communities of South Australia and the Northern Territory will soon be cared for 24/7 by the world’s first purpose-built aeromedical jet, the RFDS Medi-Jet 24.

Meet Port Hedland Flying Doctor Sanjeet Chana (WA)

“As a Brit working in Australia for the first time, the Gibb River Road sits as a must-see, an iconic route in an amazing part of the country. I’m really looking forward to staying at cattle stations, visiting remote communities and meeting the people who live there.

Flying Doctor showcases initial plans for Bundaberg simulation training facility (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has today showcased the preliminary plans for its world-class Aeromedical Retrieval Simulation Hub (AMRSH) to be built in Bundaberg.

When young lives hang in the balance (QLD)

For Bundaberg mum, Kelly-Anne, there were no warning signs that something was wrong.

Clare's story (QLD)

Medical emergencies don't wait for good weather. Five-year-old Clare discovered this first-hand when her appendix threatened to rupture during one of the worst floods in North Queensland history.

A day in the life of an RFDS Flight Nurse (QLD)

I could be a midwife one day, a critical care nurse the next and working in primary health the day after.

Flight Nurse Fleur (QLD)

If you’re in the middle of a paddock with the doctor and a very sick patient you don’t have time to faff around. Every second counts.

Drones to overcome distance for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland (QLD)

This Tuesday 16th of April, Queensland’s leaders in UAV & drone technology will meet to help the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) overcome one of the organisations biggest challenges - the tyranny of distance.

New Board Chair & Deputy Chair for RFDS

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Nev Power as the new Chair of the RFDS Federation Board and Dr John O’Donnell AM as Deputy Chair.

The full reach of Flying Doctor care (QLD)

For a pregnant, first time mother moving to remote north west Queensland, the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) could not have been more evident for Ebony Robertson.

RFDS and LifeFlight dig in for Wide Bay community (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) and LifeFlight are building a joint, purpose-built, aeromedical base and patient transfer facility, continuing both organisations' long history of commitment to improving health outcomes for the Wide Bay community and beyond.

The Flying Doctor reveals Townsville expansion plans (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has committed to a major expansion of its Townsville operational base in a move that will boost health outcomes for thousands of regional and rural Queenslanders.

Our 2019 Queensland Heroes (QLD)

The quick thinking and cool-headed response of four Mount Isa locals to a tragic Christmas Eve boating accident has seen the group awarded the 2019 RFDS Queensland Hero Award

Mobile Dental Unit Training session (QLD)

On the 9th of November 2018, Corinne Millard, Nurse Educator from Rockhampton, delivered basic life support training at the mobile dental unit, based in Sapphire.

2018 Local Heroes Announced (QLD)

Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.

90 Years of Unparalleled Service

The RFDS has evolved from an early vision of an “aerial experiment” into a remarkable 24-hour, 7 days a week health service to enable people in rural and remote Australia, and who are beyond regular medical infrastructure, to access medical care in metropolitan-based tertiary hospitals.