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Behind the scenes on an RFDS outback mission (SA/NT)
Have you ever wondered what a Flying Doctor mission in the outback looks like? Get a unique behind-the-scenes perspective as we follow young patient Tyler’s journey with the RFDS.
Read moreMessage from South Eastern Section President Ruth Sandow (NSW/ACT)
Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, reflects the 90th anniversary year of the RFDS in 2018 and the inspirational development of the aeromedical service that remains vital today.
Read moreMessage from South Eastern President Ruth Sandow (NSW/ACT)
Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President,
Read moreMessage from our President (NSW/ACT)
RFDSSE President, Captain Alex Scamps, talks about the latest news and updates from the Flying Doctor
Read moreA day to celebrate our doctors (QLD)
This National Doctors’ Day we speak to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Medical Lead – Telehealth Anna Bowen about our unique services and pay tribute to the commitment, dedication and skill set of our medical officers.
Read moreStruck down in the desert: Trevor's story (SA/NT)
Despite working for more than 20 years in some of the outback’s harshest conditions, an unbearable stabbing chest pain was unchartered territory for Trevor.
Read more#123 A toddler's tonic-clonic seizure caused the 'Darcy Effect'
WA toddler Darcy Mitchell suffered a life-threatening tonic-clonic seizure on his family's rural farm.
Read moreMore than emergency healthcare — RFDS Field Days (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Field Days are just one of the many ways people in rural and remote areas can access the Flying Doctor’s life-saving treatment.
Read moreSaturday night snakebite (WA)
For long-haul truck driver Lee, Saturday nights are usually spent behind the wheel on lonely stretches of highway, but one such night in March took a turn, when he had to be flown from to Perth by the Flying Doctor.
Read moreSeason 3 of RFDS Set to Soar with New Stories and Stunning Locations
Get ready to experience more heart-pounding drama as RFDS returns for Season 3. Inspired by the real-life heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, this season brings new challenges, emotional stories, and breathtaking South Australian landscapes to your screen.
Read more#113 Annie got a goat stuck in her throat!
Annie and her son Henry were on a remote, Flinders Ranges road trip, when the single mum got a piece of goat stuck in her throat.
Read moreRFDSSE combats rural healthcare divide with largest doctor intake in 10 years (NSW/ACT)
In February 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) grew our ranks with the biggest emergency and retrieval services doctor intake in at least 10 years.
Read moreThe generous gift that helped us respond to Covid-19 (NSW/ACT)
A bequest was critical for the RFDS to respond to the biggest challenge in our history
Read moreOutback Heroes: Clonagh Station staff shine (QLD)
Staff from Clonagh Station are being praised for their actions to help the RFDS transport an injured Station Hand in the outback.
Read moreFlying Doctor reaches new heights with groundbreaking flight simulator (SA/NT)
The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Adelaide Base – a groundbreaking portable flight simulator – has officially landed.
Read moreA 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.
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