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#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.
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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 moreRFDS and Filmmaker Jason King unite to shine a light on mental health in the bush (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) and Broken Hill filmmaker Jason King are proud to announce a powerful new partnership in support of the upcoming impact documentary: The Jordan Liberty Project.
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 Ambassador Program (QLD)
We partner with a range of people and organisations, who have a genuine affinity with the Flying Doctor.
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.
Read moreDavid and Jenny brought smiles and changed lives (NSW/ACT)
RFDS volunteers David and Jenny brought smiles and changed lives in outback communities.
Read more#100 Buckle up! The Flying Doctor Podcast 100th episode takes off!
'Welcome aboard' the 100th Flying Doctor Podcast episode, as we 'turn the tables' on podcast host Lana Mitchell and discover the rich and fascinating story of how outback Australia's favourite podcast came to be.
Read moreAunty Joyce Crombie’s gift to become an important centrepiece (QLD)
A powerful new artwork by respected Aboriginal Elder and artist Aunty Joyce Crombie was today donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Longreach Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
Read moreCapturing country life through the Outback Explorer Competition (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders have launched the Outback Explorer Competition—an initiative aimed at showcasing the diversity of Queensland communities and those who live in them.
Read more#92 Losing weight, eternally thirsty and feeling strange
Paige is a young mum, living in a remote station in the centre of Queensland. When Paige started to have an unquenchable thirst she did not realise the severity of her health situation.
Read moreHighway to help: Tony's story (SA/NT)
Tony was travelling on the Nullarbor Plain when his car rolled.
Read moreMental Health & Wellbeing (SA/NT)
The RFDS Mental Health & Wellbeing Service supports adults & young people in outback South Australia and the Northern Territory. Reach out now.
Read moreWhat we do (QLD)
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Read moreBringing healthcare home: Our continuing commitment to supporting women's health in the outback (NSW/ACT)
As Australia marks International Women’s Day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that women in the outback have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location.
Read moreOur Bases
Details on each of the RFDS bases around Australia, with photos, address, contact details and outline of services performed.
Read more#133 The Wild and Wonderful World of One Tree Island
Meet the caretakers - and RFDS medical chest custodians - of Qld's remote One Tree Island.
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 moreNADA Awards: GROW Program takes home Excellence in Health Promotion (NSW/ACT)
In June 2025, the Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA) 2025 Conference celebrated the sector’s leaders in their prestigious award ceremony. We are very proud to share that our Guiding Rural Outback Wellbeing (GROW) program won ‘Excellence in Health Promotion’.
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