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Paramedic 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.
Read moreHow a flying school bus started it all for RFDS Engineer Doug Briggs (SA/NT)
Veteran aircraft engineer Doug Briggs is celebrating 25 years of service for the Flying Doctor, 19 of which have been in Alice Springs.
Read moreRFDS helps Sharleen Maxwell who was in labour (NSW/ACT)
Sharleen Maxwell was in labour and the Flying Doctor was there to help.
Read moreKaren Barlow's 25 year career with the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
As the Dubbo RFDS base celebrates 25 years of operation in July, one of those who was there from the very beginning will also reach the special milestone.
Read moreRFDS TV Show Soars to New Heights with Season 2 Premiere Date Announcement!
Australia's beloved drama series, RFDS, is set to make a thrilling return with its much-awaited Season 2!
Read moreRFDS skyward: our game-changing Operations Control Centre (QLD)
RFDS reached a major milestone in November 2022 with the launch of its state-of-the-art Operations Control Centre (OCC).
Read moreRFDS Ambassador Program (QLD)
We partner with a range of people and organisations, who have a genuine affinity with the Flying Doctor.
Read moreCatch the WA Flying Doctor at the 2022 Perth Royal Show (WA)
Whether it's trying out our brand new hololens experience or chatting to one of our pilots, doctors or nurses about a career with the Flying Doctor, there's plenty of reasons to visit our exhibition stand at the 2022 Perth Royal Show!
Read moreSteve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel (WA)
Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.
Read moreTouchdown on paramedic career (TAS)
RFDS Tasmania farewells a truly amazing aeromedical team member with Ambulance Tasmania intensive care flight paramedic Nick Chapman finishing up after 38 years in the job, the last 10 in aeromedical at the Launceston base.
Read moreEmergency Aeromedical Service (SA/NT)
The RFDS emergency airlifts patients and delivers life-saving care to outback Australia. Learn about our 24/7 emergency aeromedical service.
Read moreParamedic turned patient: Sonia's story (SA/NT)
For experienced paramedic Sonia Strong, finding herself in the back of an ambulance was an unnerving role reversal.
Read morePreparing an airstrip
Details on rural airstrip standards and also how to prepare an airstrip for a Flying Doctor landing.
Read moreNew simulator makes Royal Flying Doctor Service training vision a reality (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) pilots will now have greater access to world-class simulator training with the launch of a new aviation training centre on the Sunshine Coast.
Read moreHow the RFDS Saved the Circus (TAS)
"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Royal Flying Doctor Service" - Tom Slater, SuperSillyUs Circus talks about the lifesaving flight he was blissfully unaware of.
Read moreHelp our flying doctors reach those in need (QLD)
Support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Guiding Lights Appeal to deliver emergency equipment to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland.
Read moreOut of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story (SA/NT)
Gasping for air. Down on all fours. Shannon was clinging to life in one of the most isolated places in the world.
Read moreOut of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story (NSW/ACT)
Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story
Read moreInternational Women's Day (NSW/ACT)
We are celebrating by recognising the tremendous efforts of our diverse RFDS women who every day are making a positive difference to the lives of those living and working in rural, regional and remote Australia.
Read moreA dry needle in the haystack: Meet our first Flying Physio (SA/NT)
Armed with a portable treatment table and a backpack containing everything you’d find in a city clinic, the RFDS’s newest health professional is making tracks in the bush.
Read moreOur Five-Year Strategy 2023 – 2028 (NSW/ACT)
Further Together: Our Five-Year Strategy 2023 – 2028
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