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Tele-health
The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides thousands of people in the bush with telehealth services for primary health service provision.
Read moreStroke scanner hits the skies (SA/NT)
The RFDS has taken to the skies with the latest in stroke detection technology, in collaboration with the Australian Stroke Alliance and technology company EMVision.
Read moreCaring for Australians, from the ground up > (SA/NT)
Your Flying Doctor has its arms stretched out wide for Australians – not only in an emergency but for 'whole of life' care. Scroll for stories.
Read more#105 A brain scan on a plane?! Life-saving Australian Stroke Alliance research.
A brain scan on a plane? The Australian Stroke Alliance is developing portable brain scanning technology for remote patient diagnosis.
Read moreExpanding after-hours telehealth (QLD)
It has been 10 months since we expanded our telehealth services from our Cairns Base to cover weekend hours. In this short period of time, the addition of this service has demonstrated significant improvements in access to remote Primary Health Care.
Read moreNational Close the Gap Day
At the RFDS we are committed to contributing to the “Close the Gap” campaign to improve both health outcomes and access to culturally appropriate health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Read moreOur Fleet (NSW/ACT)
Learn more about our realiable and versatile fleet of aircraft located across the South Eastern section.
Read moreA Career in Medicine Doesn’t Have to Be Prescriptive (NSW/ACT)
RFDS GPs and rural generalists do more than consult - they deliver care that transforms lives in communities that need it most. Join us.
Read more#34 Courage is served in large quantities at Gilberton Station- ask Prince Charles
Lyn French is no stranger to accidents and injuries on her remote North Queensland property and in this episode, we walk in her shoes and learn of the adventures and challenges at Gilberton Station.
Read more#64 Heat and dehydration has stopped Richard's heart 8 times...
Opal miner, Richard Hawkins, lives in one of the harshest environments on the planet - Andamooka in remote South Australia. Though he knows well the protocols to prevent deadly dehydration in the extreme desert heat, Richard has learnt some lessons in recent years...
Read more#76 Stephen Peacocke reflects on playing 'flight nurse Pete' in 'RFDS
Had a lovely, relaxed chat with renowned Australian actor, Stephen Peacocke, who plays flight nurse 'Pete Emerson' on the RFDS TV drama. We talk about growing up in regional NSW, mustering cattle by motor-bike on a remote station, becoming an actor, and then his most recent work on set as 'Pete'.
Read more#88 Ella was 35 weeks pregnant & driving an outback truck when her waters broke!
Ella and Dave, transport company owners, embarked on a final trip from Perth to Kimberley before their baby's arrival. Unexpectedly, at 35 weeks pregnant, Ella's waters broke in the remote outback, far from medical help. They faced an urgent journey to reach the nearest hospital
Read moreIsuzu UTE
At the RFDS support from our partners is vital to keeping the Flying Doctor flying.
Read moreYou're the reason Hamish is here today (NSW/ACT)
Hamish received rapid critical care after a motorbike accident at Cameron’s Corner and credits this experience for inspiring his mission to help others stay safe.
Read moreMessage from our Chair April 2023 (NSW/ACT)
RFDSSE Chair thankful for your ongoing support
Read moreBecome an RFDS Medical Officer (QLD)
As a well-established and trusted medical services provider, the RFDS (Queensland Section) is positioned to deliver the finest care.
Read more#128 Bull dust, chandelier skies and a whiff of wombat.
The RFDS's Doug Wyllie carries the red dust of a million miles of the Australian outback in his veins.
Read moreDonate today (TAS)
Make a donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania, online, by phone, by mail or through a regular giving program.
Read moreSurge Shifts Patient Transport Officers – Metropolitan Area
Location: Metro/Essendon | Applications close: 24 December 2025
Read morePatient Transport Officers (Cert III in Non – Emergency Patient Transport Graduates)
Location: Victoria
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