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When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was terrified! (NSW/ACT)
"When I was diagnosed with cancer, I knew it was going to be a long road ahead, living so far from doctors and the treatment I needed. I was terrified.” – Peter from Lightning Ridge
Read moreAustralian Government announces Flying Doctor 10-year strategic partnership
The Minister for Regional Health, Dr David Gillespie, and Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Chair, Dr John O’Donnell, today announced a ten-year $1 billion partnership between the Australian Government and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Read moreBroome RFDS doctor named finalist in the 2021 WA Rural Health West Awards (WA)
Broome RFDS doctor Tanya Ronaldson is in the running for 'GP of the Year' at the 2021 Rural Health West Awards.
Read moreNew Study on RFDS Pregnancy Patients
New Study reveals one out of every 420 women who gave birth Australia-wide during 2015–2017 received an aeromedical retrieval by the RFDS
Read moreWA Flying Doctor team delivers baby girl at Merredin Hospital (WA)
Pregnant mum June Woods was returning home to Perth on the Prospector Train when she began experiencing contractions earlier than expected.
Read moreA Message from WA Flying Doctor CEO Rebecca Tomkinson (WA)
This is the experience of the Flying Doctor in a pandemic. Our entire team has been busy preparing for this response, and I am incredibly proud of their dedication, hard work and innovation," - RFDS WA CEO Rebecca Tomkinson
Read moreNational Reconciliation Week: Connecting to Country (SA/NT)
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the RFDS encouraged staff to recognise the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we deliver services.
Read moreCelebrating our first female Flying Doctor pilot (QLD)
A pioneer in her field, Beth joined the RFDS in 1958 and enjoyed a rewarding career with the Flying Doctor that spanned almost 30 years.
Read moreWings of WA takes flight (WA)
Already in its first 60 days of service, our newest PC-12 has travelled to all corners of Western Australia and retrieved 63 patients.
Read moreEquitable health access for all Australians
As part of a submission to the Federal Government's Inquiry into Regional Australia, the RFDS has just released a new research paper entitled 'Equitable Patient Access to Primary Healthcare in Australia'.
Read moreFlying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2021
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has today been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands’ survey of 2021.
Read moreMobile brain scans to transform urgent stroke care
The Australian Stroke Alliance,of which the RFDS is a member, has received $40 million through the Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative.
Read moreLeading at the sharp end (NSW/ACT)
“Stretching myself beyond my norm was why I decided to join the RFDS,” says Lisa Darley, Health Services Manager at Broken Hill.
Read moreAPRIL: Diabetes results improve during COVID-19 shutdown (SA/NT)
Digital health consultations soared in April as the RFDS found innovative new ways to connect with isolated communities during COVID-19 – with some unexpected results.
Read morePrioritising health in rural Queensland (QLD)
For 18 years, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Nurse Manager Jo Mahony has been a driving force in supporting rural communities through every high and low.
Read moreRecognition as Australia's Most Trusted Charity (TAS)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on the Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands survey of 2021.
Read moreCelebrating the women of the Flying Doctor (WA)
Happy International Women's Day! The Flying Doctor in WA is celebrating the day by recognising the tremendous efforts of the women of the Flying Doctor who #choosetochallenge themselves on the frontline and behind-the-scenes to benefit the health outcomes of all who live, work and travel across WA.
Read moreRFDS bridges gap for rural dental care (QLD)
A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Dental Service produced more than $15 million of economic and social benefits for Queensland patients between 2013 and 2019.
Read moreRFDS helps deliver first baby born in Richmond in 15 years (QLD)
Jess Harvey was 35 weeks pregnant when she awoke in the middle of the night with contractions at home, two hours from her nearest town. The RFDS was soon called to assist, and not long after baby Darby arrived.
Read moreRFDS presents evidence to Royal Commission into Aged Care
CEO of RFDS Australia, Dr Martin Laverty, has presented evidence and testimony in Broome this week as part of the Royal Commission into Aged Care.
Read moreBourke and Wills territory safe at last (NSW/ACT)
Where once there was nothing, the RFDS Cooper Basin Clinic now offers locals everything ‘from dental to mental’ health care
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