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Scholarship program (VIC)
Scholarships offered to four first year medical or allied health students from regional and rural victoria
Read moreCountry mental health access a fifth the rate of city
New research reveals remote Australians die on average from suicide at twice the rate of city people, yet are only able to access mental health services at a fifth of the rate of city people.
Read moreInspiring future medics with the Rural Doctors Network (NSW/ACT)
We have strong relationships with some of Australia’s leading rural healthcare not-for-profits, united in our efforts to stop location being a barrier to healthcare. This June, we collaborated with the Rural Doctors Network to inspire the next generation of medics.
Read moreWhat we do (WA)
Our services in RFDS WA range from aeromedical retrievals, primary healthcare, dental services, medical chests and telehealth
Read moreFlying Doctor earns international stamp of excellence (SA/NT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has attained world-class credentials for the first time, earning a coveted stamp of approval from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI).
Read more30 years of service, dedication and community in Central Queensland (QLD)
Today (3 July 2025) marks a major milestone for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), as Rockhampton Base celebrates 30 years of delivering vital healthcare to rural and remote Queenslanders.
Read moreOral health
The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides much needed oral health and dental care programs across Australia.
Read moreThe flying dentist (WA)
Dentist Vincenzo Figliomeni had been working in an on-call emergency role at Perth Children’s Hospital when he started to see a worrying trend.
Read moreQCoal Group and QCoal Foundation (QLD)
In 2010, the QCoal Group became a proud Principal Partner of the RFDS (Queensland Section).
Read moreA dream come true (QLD)
For Abi Donaldson, becoming a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) was not just a career move; it was an opportunity to support those closest to her heart.
Read more#28 What is the legend of The Motorcycle Pudding?
The remote road stretched off into the distance, with the roar of a motorcycle engine. Snug in the saddlebag, the pudding has seen every state, territory and region of Australia. The 'motorcycle pudding' is now over 45 years old and has taken on a life and legend of its own...
Read more#36 A beloved daughter disturbs an intruder and is shot at point-blank range
As a remote area nurse Lesley De Landelles tells the stories of the dash to save her daughter's life, and earlier, of her father.
Read more#65 Jon Readhead, Jigalong and the Flying Doctor
Jon is approaching his 80th birthday and has had a varied career. This podcast talks about Jon’s work at Jigalong, a remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia in the 1970s, and his experiences with The Flying Doctor.
Read more#73 A toddler wasn't breathing well and was shades of white and blue
Back in 2008, Jason was working for Rio Tinto at Jabiru, in the Kakadu National Park in the NT. In this interview we delve into the dramatic story of how his young son was saved, despite storms, a rapidly approaching nightfall, and a toddler who was not breathing well.
Read more#87 How did Gayle lose the use of both arms in a farm-accident?
After Gayle's life-changing accident on a remote cattle station in Queensland, they have had to adapt to a new life, despite one arm being amputated and the other being paralysed
Read moreAn internship that flies further: Meet the RFDS junior doctors (SA/NT)
When it comes to delivering health care to some of the world’s most isolated areas, medical interns with the RFDS quickly learn that every day offers a new challenge.
Read moreRFDS Extends Heartfelt Thanks to Staff and Supporters This Holiday Season
Tis the season to put your feet up – however the Royal Flying Doctor Service will continue to provide 24/7 care over the holiday period.
Read moreA breath of hope: Matt's story (SA/NT)
Andamooka opal miner Matt Kathagen's young daughter became severely ill and was rushed to Roxby Downs hospital.
Read moreHealthy Smiles, Happy Lives (SA/NT)
Meet Mutitjulu local and Uluru Ranger Leroy Lester as he talks about the RFDS's support in outback NT.
Read moreMedical Chests are a lifeline in the outback (NSW/ACT)
Lead Pharmacist Rochelle shares how the RFDS Medical Chest program bridges the gap when healthcare facilities are hours or even days away.
Read moreCOVID 19: Responding to Need
Since February 2020 the RFDS has been part of the front-line response to COVID, and is part of the vaccination roll-out.
Read more#67 Greg and his helicopter were a crumpled mess at the bottom of the gorge
Greg Keynes was mustering cattle by helicopter in a remote part of Western Australia when he experienced engine failure and shortly after found himself in a crumpled mess at the bottom of a gorge. He had a near-death experience but was luckily found and rescued from his perilous circumstance.
Read more#81 Dan Hamood was opal fossicking when he fell into a mineshaft
Dan, an opal miner, shares his passion for opal mining and the unique gemstones that captivated him. His hobby turned into a life-threatening situation when he fell down a 22-meter deep mine shaft in Coober Pedy.
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