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New Aeromedical Training Academy a significant boost for the Wide Bay region (QLD)
Queensland’s new high-tech aeromedical simulator is now open for business in one of the state’s fastest growing regions.
Read moreDay in the life of a rural GP (QLD)
For most general practitioners (GPs), a day in the office follows a familiar routine. But for Nick, a GP with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) based in Cairns, every day is a little different, and unlike most, his day begins in the sky.
Read moreLandmarks across Perth city to light up for Flying Doctor Day (WA)
Landmarks across Perth city will light up in the iconic red and blue colors of the Flying Doctor to celebrate 92 years of our life-saving service across Australia.
Read moreFrom childhood dreams to RFDS wings (QLD)
As a boy, Michael Urquhart was fascinated with planes and clouds and still vividly remembers his first flight at the age of nine in a Piper Cherokee at Hervey Bay.
Read moreInspiring future medics with the Rural Doctors Network (NSW/ACT)
We have strong relationships with some of Australia’s leading rural healthcare not-for-profits, united in our efforts to stop location being a barrier to healthcare. This June, we collaborated with the Rural Doctors Network to inspire the next generation of medics.
Read moreFlying Doctor Day 2024 (WA)
On 15 May 2024, the RFDS will celebrate Flying Doctor Day and 96 years of proudly providing emergency aeromedical and essential health care services to the Australian community.
Read moreCall for airstrip owners to assist the RFDS (WA)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched an awareness campaign in regional Western Australia to improve safety for patients and crews at small airstrips.
Read more#83 Tom collapsed onto his steering wheel and stopped breathing
Have we become too complacent about snakes? Tom had been parked on the side of a rural road when he stepped out to greet his wife. He felt a small sting or bite on his foot, and bent down to see a small snake disappearing under his car.
Read more#102 Farmer Phil vs a one tonne, charging bull!
SA cattle and commercial compost farmer, Phil Giles, was severely injured in 2018, after being crushed between a charging bull and a gate.
Read moreWorking with us (NSW/ACT)
Our people work in areas ranging from medical and aviation to engineering, management, finance, administration, information technology and marketing.
Read moreAn outback nightmare: Lil's story (SA/NT)
With blood splayed across the white tiles of her bathroom, Lil’s family and friends arrived to what looked like a scene from a horror movie.
Read moreCaring for Australians, from the ground up > (SA/NT)
Your Flying Doctor has its arms stretched out wide for Australians – not only in an emergency but for 'whole of life' care. Scroll for stories.
Read moreJust in time for Mother’s Day (QLD)
New mum Elle-Jay and her husband Mack were relieved to hear from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when their cattle station near Thargomindah was flooded in, just weeks before their due date.
Read moreMedi-Jet (SA/NT)
The tyranny of distance has been overcome with our RFDS PC-24s. Learn more about these incredible medi-jets and their capabilities.
Read moreQueen of the Skies (WA)
At the age of 97, Anne Lewis is being honoured as being the first woman to obtain her commercial pilot's licence in WA and the first woman to fly for the RFDS.
Read moreRFDS Extends Heartfelt Thanks to Staff and Supporters This Holiday Season
Tis the season to put your feet up – however the Royal Flying Doctor Service will continue to provide 24/7 care over the holiday period.
Read moreDay in the life with Nurse, Izzy (QLD)
For one day, we follow Flight Nurse Izzy Graham, part of a dedicated team flying across southwest Queensland to assist country people in need of medical and healthcare. This is Izzy’s day.
Read moreResponse Ready for WA (WA)
Our Flying Doctor crews on the frontline of our 24-hour aeromedical emergency service continue to work through these unprecedented times. Find out more about how we are actively helping every day, in many different ways.
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