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Safety net for stranded community (QLD)
Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Paramedic teams up with the RFDS (Queensland Section) Telehealth team to provide timely medical treatment to a man injured in the floods.
Read moreRFDS community ambassadors come together to advocate for Queenslanders (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has launched its inaugural Ambassador Program, which aims to bring communities together to shine a light on regional, rural and remote healthcare.
Read moreThe Regional Operations Centre: Where it all begins (WA)
The crew in the Regional Operations Centre make crucial decisions every day to ensure the smooth retrieval of patients. Coordinating nearly 30 patient transfers daily across the state requires quick thinking and expertise.
Read moreRFDS named Australia's most reputable charity for 12th time (NSW/ACT)
The RFDS has been recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in RepTrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study for 2023.
Read moreRFDS (Queensland Section) receives generous donation from Roma Saleyards (QLD)
The RFDS (Queensland Section) is extremely grateful to the Roma Saleyards and Maranoa Regional Council for their support from another great charity cattle sale this year.
Read moreFrom childhood dreams to RFDS wings (QLD)
As a boy, Michael Urquhart was fascinated with planes and clouds and still vividly remembers his first flight at the age of nine in a Piper Cherokee at Hervey Bay.
Read moreSA Government announces new funding agreement with RFDS to enhance response times and boost staff (SA/NT)
The RFDS has secured an historic new agreement with the SA Government to significantly boost aircraft services and staff enabling faster patient transfers.
Read moreRFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity (SA/NT)
The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in Reptrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study (2023). Find out more.
Read moreRFDS Victoria purchases health clinic in Robinvale (VIC)
After extensive consultation, RFDS Victoria has officially acquired the Robinvale District Medical Centre (RDMC).
Read moreA Close Shave: Ash's Story (SA/NT)
Ash was airlifted from Mahanewo Station after a motorbike accident.
Read moreSilver City Bush Treadlers set off on annual pilgrimage for RFDS (NSW/ACT)
Passionate RFDS supporters set off on their 2023 adventure, cycling through outback NSW.
Read moreMedical chests and pharmacy - the perfect match (QLD)
This year the RFDS welcomed its first pharmacist, Elizabeth Doran, to the organisation as RFDS Medical Chest Service Lead.
Read moreNew RFDS aircraft to be named in honour of esteemed local philanthropists (QLD)
The John and Vicki Williams Beechcraft King Air 360 has taken its first flight under this new call sign today, which has been bestowed in recognition of the exceptional generosity of the craft’s namesake.
Read moreResponse Ready for WA (WA)
Our Flying Doctor crews on the frontline of our 24-hour aeromedical emergency service continue to work through these unprecedented times. Find out more about how we are actively helping every day, in many different ways.
Read moreBalancing life in the outback (QLD)
RFDS Mental Health Clinical Lead Donna is mentoring our team of mental health clinicians while helping people in South-West Queensland.
Read moreNavigating new heights: our new Townsville Senior Base Pilot (QLD)
Newly appointed Townsville Senior Base Pilot, Catriona Saunders, has the unique qualities required to excel as a RFDS pilot, and she absolutely loves it!
Read moreWorking with us (NSW/ACT)
Our people work in areas ranging from medical and aviation to engineering, management, finance, administration, information technology and marketing.
Read more$18m worth of life-saving support for the Flying Doctor (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service continues to work hand in hand with Ergon Energy Retail and its customers, now raising more than 18 million life-saving dollars over 23 years.
Read moreFlying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2023 (VIC)
For the third consecutive year, RFDS has been named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity in this year’s Reader’s Digest trusted brand survey.
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