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A story of survival (QLD)
Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) saved his life.
Read more85 years on, your health is still our Territory (SA/NT)
The RFDS formally marks 85 years in the Territory this week, reflecting on the historic opening of its Alice Springs Base.
Read moreGriffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose (QLD)
Since climbing into the cockpit of an F1-11 as a child, Ethan Taege has dreamt of a career in the sky – but now he hopes to fly for a higher cause.
Read moreMessage from the CEO, Greg Sam (NSW/ACT)
Our team are excited for what is shaping up as another important year for the Flying Doctor.
Read moreRoyal Flying Doctor Service celebrates 25 years of service in Dubbo (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service celebrates 25 years of service in Dubbo.
Read moreDream career takes flight (QLD)
From his earliest experience learning to fly, Elliott Johnston had only one dream – to work for the Flying Doctor. Determination and commitment – and an enduring passion to help people – has led to a dream come true for Senior Base Pilot, Elliott.
Read more30 years' flying for RFDS (TAS)
SE section CEO Greg Sam presented Cpt Stan Griffiths with his 30 years of service award and fellow pilots, paramedics who have worked with Stan and RFDS staff from every section were there to witness the achievement and offer congratulations.
Read moreThe Regional Operations Centre: Where it all begins (WA)
The crew in the Regional Operations Centre make crucial decisions every day to ensure the smooth retrieval of patients. Coordinating nearly 30 patient transfers daily across the state requires quick thinking and expertise.
Read morePlane Clothes Day in Schools (TAS)
On plane clothes day come to school dressed as a PILOT | NURSE | PARAMEDIC OR Simply wear the Flying Doctor Colours of red white or blue. Donate a gold coin to the RFDS on the day.
Read moreSA Government announces new funding agreement with RFDS to enhance response times and boost staff (SA/NT)
The RFDS has secured an historic new agreement with the SA Government to significantly boost aircraft services and staff enabling faster patient transfers.
Read moreAnn overcomes breast cancer to secure dream job with the RFDS (NSW/ACT)
After working so hard to achieve the necessary qualifications to become an RFDS Flight Nurse, Ann Rahn didn't let breast cancer stop her from securing her dream role.
Read moreSod turned on world-class RFDS Aviation Training Facility in Bundaberg (QLD)
Construction has officially begun on a new world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg.
Read moreCelebrating one year of service (SA/NT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations is celebrating one year of service for its RFDS Medi-Jet 24 – the ultimate intensive care unit that launched a new era in Australian aeromedical care.
Read moreWhat we do
Details of services provided by the Flying Doctor Australia wide. Including life-saving emergency evacuations and comprehensive primary healthcare
Read moreDonate now and help keep the Flying Doctor flying (SA/NT)
Paramedic turned RFDS patient Sonia's Strong was airlifted by RFDS SA/NT.
Read moreYoung ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story (SA/NT)
When a bloodied and bruised Amy Kynoch regained consciousness in the back of a speeding truck, she realised her ‘typical’ day at work had taken a disastrous turn. Read more.
Read moreThere’s more than one red belly in the sky this Christmas! (QLD)
There’s more than one red belly in the sky this Christmas!
Read moreHow you can help light up runways for the Flying Doctor (QLD)
The RFDS is calling for donations towards its Guiding Lights Appeal to help fund the distribution of new airstrip lanterns.
Read moreAbove and beyond: The Flight Nurses of the outback (NSW/ACT)
For nearly a century, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has brought critical care throughout the bush, bolstered by a team of Flight Nurses - highly skilled, unshakable under pressure, and dedicated to delivering care where it’s needed most.
Read moreStroke doesn’t stop Mervyn from appreciating Flying Doctor flight (NSW/ACT)
When an acclaimed photographer needed transporting after a stroke at his photography exhibition opening, the Flying Doctor was there.
Read moreParamedic turned patient: Sonia's story (SA/NT)
Paramedic turned RFDS patient Sonia's Strong was airlifted by RFDS SA/NT.
Read moreParamedic turned patient: Sonia's story (SA/NT)
Paramedic turned RFDS patient Sonia's Strong was airlifted by RFDS SA/NT.
Read moreBorn to be an engineer (QLD)
RFDS Senior Base Engineer Nick Mann has always dreamt of flying an aircraft but can’t get enough of fixing them.
Read more“Every day I open my eyes and think, ‘Wow, I’m alive'... (NSW/ACT)
Michelle was 13 weeks pregnant when she had a shocking accident on her farm near West Wyalong, in central-western NSW.
Read moreHighway to help: Tony's story (SA/NT)
When Tony’s vehicle rolled off the Eyre Highway in one of the most remote areas of the country, he was trapped in his car clinging to life – needing the RFDS to land on the road to airlift him to safety.
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