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Read more#60 BAM! The ambulance hit a roo. Kate, in labour, held her breath...
Kate Napier lived on a remote cattle station and was expecting her second child. She was supposed to move into town four weeks early, but life got in the way and a week out from her due date, she went into labor and was more than 150km from the hospital.
Read more#90 A single dad, a sailboat, two girls and a wheel barrow
For two years, single dad James and his daughters Halle and Isla sailed along WA's coast on 'Salty Jocks', embracing remote schooling and fishing. In an inspiring move, James pushed his daughters 500km in a wheelbarrow to support RFDS's Oceans to Outback fundraiser.
Read more#49 Even the seasoned riders can sometimes get it wrong...
Phil Eley was touring on his motorbike on the Birdsville Track in remote South Australia, but he ended up cartwheeling and found himself having to rely totally on others
Read moreRFDS in your state – QLD (QLD)
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Read moreThe Flying Doctor Podcast
This podcast series talks to real patients and their families about mateship, life in the bush, and the role that the RFDS plays in the Outback.
Read moreWatch the special thank you message from our Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shannon Nott. (NSW/ACT)
Behind every rescue, every flight, every life saved, you were there.
Read moreThe RFDS committed to the Best for the Bush – in partnership with the Australian Government
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to have yesterday signed a long-term Strategic Partnership with the Australian Government until 2031-32, cementing the shared commitment to together improve the health of people in rural and remote communities.
Read more#132 Finding a Rhyme and a Reason for Every Season
NSW farmer Wes Herring is writing bush poetry, to help tame the 'Black Dog' that nearly took his life.
Read moreA healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities (SA/NT)
A new initiative delivering high-speed public Wi-Fi to outback towns will help transform healthcare access for residents, workers and visitors in remote South Australia.
Read moreScholarships (TAS)
The RFDS provides scholarships to medical, nursing and dental students.
Read moreFacts & Figures
Flying Doctor facts, figures and statistics about the vital work we do throughout Australia
Read moreRoyal Flying Doctor Service once again bound for the Bash in 2025 (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is once again taking flight for the Mundi Mundi Plains as an official charity partner of the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash festival.
Read moreGeneral Practitioners and Locums Far West and Western NSW - Full Time
Location: Western NSW | Applications close: 31 December 2025 | Job ID: 1X2rNk
Read more#120 Flying dentist Dr Vai is changing the face of outback oral health
Flying Dentist Dr Vai and his team are changing the face of outback oral health.
Read moreStory Map
Discover photos, video and audio sharing RFSD stories and history from all around Australia.
Read more#86 Barry was hanging upside down from his seat belt and the ute was on its roof
Barry was travelling with some work colleagues on his way back to Mount Isa from a remote mine site when the driver lost control of the ute, it flipped and Barry was left hanging from his seat belt. When he released his belt he fell directly on his head, instantly felt pain and saw stars.
Read more#94 Judy found her young grandson lying 'flat and unresponsive' in the hallway
Judy knew that time was critical for her unconscious grandson, but every ‘frantic few minutes felt like a lifetime.
Read more#112 Wildflowers, frog tea and a goanna in a hangar!
Former RFDS base manager, Alison Fox and her husband (and current RFDS pilot) Bruce Carroll take us on a glorious flight down their Meekatharra RFDS memory lane.
Read moreConnecting Queensland communities with Starlink (QLD)
RFDS (Queensland Section) has successfully installed the leading satellite service, Starlink, to boost connectivity and efficiency for crews delivering healthcare services in the furthest corners of the state.
Read moreRFDS Tasmania Recycle Rally: Turning Waste into Healthcare Support (TAS)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania has joined the Recycle Rewards Program, giving communities a new way to support vital healthcare services while helping the environment.
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