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New funding to boost RFDS health, research and education centre (SA/NT)
The RFDS’s plans to construct a state-of-the-art health, research and education centre for Far North SA have been boosted by almost $1 million in funding from the SA Government.
Read moreThe sky diaries (WA)
Retrieval Nurse John Howes has marked an incredible 30 years of service with the RFDS, caring for thousands of patients in that time.
Read moreSeason 3 of RFDS Set to Soar with New Stories and Stunning Locations
Get ready to experience more heart-pounding drama as RFDS returns for Season 3. Inspired by the real-life heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, this season brings new challenges, emotional stories, and breathtaking South Australian landscapes to your screen.
Read moreFundraising (SA/NT)
Fundraising for the RFDS is rewarding, and will help us maintain our fleet of aircraft to continue providing life-saving healthcare
Read moreA call to action for safer healthcare (QLD)
This World Patient Safety Day, the RFDS (Queensland Section) is shining a spotlight on patient safety awareness and the importance of supporting our healthcare systems.
Read moreSupport for stations (QLD)
Most farmers, ringers and station hands would know someone who has been helped by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when an ordinary workday in the outback doesn’t go to plan.
Read moreSecondary Students (TAS)
The RFDS Tasmania Education Program includes health presentations for secondary students, community project opportunities and careers days.
Read moreCall for airstrip owners to assist the RFDS (WA)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched an awareness campaign in regional Western Australia to improve safety for patients and crews at small airstrips.
Read moreRFDS doctors sparking health transformation in rural Queensland (QLD)
There is no such thing as a typical day for a RFDS Primary Health Care Doctor, but every day brings the satisfaction of making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities in rural and remote Queensland.
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 moreYour Guide To Winter Wellbeing (TAS)
As the winter months roll in, shorter days and colder temperatures can take a toll on our mental health. Here are some simple yet effective ways to support your mental health in the upcoming cooler months.
Read more#68 What is the life of a flight nurse actually like?
Jacinta Jones has been a flight nurse with RFDS Queensland for 17 years and there is little she has not done or experienced. In this episode we get to walk in Jacinta's shoes and learn about the inner workings and 'behind the scenes' of an RFDS flight nurse.
Read more#89 Tired, toilet, thirsty, thinner - Emma's young son ticked all the boxes for Type 1 diabetes.
When Emma Turner first discovered her seven-year-old son, Fred, had Type 1 diabetes, they were living in the middle of nowhere. But after Fred's symptoms suddenly became life-threatening, Emma found herself sitting next to the pilot in the cockpit of an RFDS plane, with her gravely ill son on board
Read more#91 Station boss Carol's helicopter hit the power line and hit the ground
Carol Godfrey, managing a large pastoral property in SW Queensland, survived a near-fatal helicopter accident in 2011 while herding cattle. Her experience reshaped her perspective, embodying her mantra: you can do anything you put your mind to.
Read more#93 Devoted mum and courageous cancer survivor, Julia, has put her heart inside a pocket
Despite plenty of setbacks and heartbreak along the way, Julia Peterson always knew she wanted to be a mum. So, when her son Taylor decided to arrive into the world 'sooner than planned', Julia and her husband Ryan faced the challenge of a premature baby with the same incredible strength and courage
Read moreCloud-powered care: Introducing the RFDS Electronic Health Record (SA/NT)
The Flying Doctor has embarked on a new era of healthcare accessibility, launching the RFDS Electronic Health Record (EHR) to further enhance patient care.
Read moreAn outback nightmare: Lil's story (SA/NT)
With blood splayed across the white tiles of her bathroom, Lil’s family and friends arrived to what looked like a scene from a horror movie.
Read moreAllan’s lifelong commitment to families in the bush (NSW/ACT)
Having generously supported us for more than 21 years, Allan has big-heartedly chosen to leave a gift in his Will.
Read moreTelevision show reminder of Flying Doctor’s work leads to support (NSW/ACT)
Watching patient stories come to life on TV gave Colin Cartwright a glimpse into how vital a role the Royal Flying Doctor Service plays in the lives of families across the far distances of rural and remote Australia and led to him leaving a Gift in Will.
Read moreThe generous gift that helped us respond to Covid-19 (NSW/ACT)
A bequest was critical for the RFDS to respond to the biggest challenge in our history
Read morePrime Mover Program (TAS)
RFDS' Prime Mover Program offers free support to people with heart and lung conditions to better manage their health across 5 Tasmanian LGAs
Read moreA volunteer through and through (QLD)
From volunteering at local camp drafts to joining Conservation Volunteers Australia, and now as President of the RFDS Darling Downs Auxiliary, Libby Gardiner is the embodiment of community spirit.
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