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Flight Nursing (WA)

Learn about Flight Nursing in Western Australia

Launch of RFDS TV series (NSW/ACT)

RFDS depicts the passion and dedication of the Flying Doctor.

Federation Annual Report Year 2018-19

Annual report for the federation office of the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Message from our CEO (NSW/ACT)

A message from our Chief Executive Officer, Greg Sam.

Four new RFDS aircraft take to the skies above regional NSW (NSW/ACT)

Four new B350 aircraft are now in operation across the reach of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s South Eastern Section.

Kalgoorlie flight nurse reflects on service to WA communities (WA)

In celebrating NAIDOC Week 2020, Kalgoorlie-based flight nurse Colleen Reid shares the meaningful connections and bond she shares with people living in some of the most isolated communities across WA.

Our sky-high message of thanks (SA/NT)

To mark the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife, RFDS Central Operations has taken its appreciation for its nurses sky-high.

Flying Doctor recognised at 2019 Make a Difference Awards (WA)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is proud to have been recognised for its contribution to the provision of youth mental health services at the 2019 Youth Focus Make a Difference Awards.

Australia loves RFDS – TV series a success (NSW/ACT)

Find out how a new Australian drama is showcasing the work of the Flying Doctor and introducing a new audience to our work

New doctors land despite COVID challenges (NSW/ACT)

How have the RFDS and our newest recruits been able to overcome the challenges of a global pandemic and lockdowns to get ready for action?

New RFDS Research Paper

Latest RFDS research paper on healthy ageing in the bush

Flying Doctor provides big boost for national economy (QLD)

A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides more than $2.5 billion in benefits to the Australian economy each year through its life-saving aeromedical services to regional, rural and remote Australians.

The little-known history of the $20 note (QLD)

There's a good change you've got a $20 in your wallet right now, but not many know the real story behind the man on the red note. His name is John Flynn and it all started back in 1917.

Inspiring outback journey raises funds, awareness for mental health (NSW/ACT)

After walking an inspiring 330 kilometres, Margaret Symes raised much-needed funds for the RFDS Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill, and more awareness of rural mental health.

On the Road Again Tour puts pedal to the metal for RFDS (WA)

Travelling across the wild, wild west in support of the RFDS are a group of Perth motoring enthusiasts from the On the Road Again (OTRA) club.

Service Planning and Operational Tool

As an Australian first, the RFDS use a Service Planning and Operational Tool called ‘SPOT’. SPOT is a custom made software, developed to assist the RFDS in planning where services should be located, relative to need. This is done by mapping existing services and overlaying these with population data

Your support keeps country communities alive (NSW/ACT)

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OCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support (SA/NT)

Strengthening our corporate and community support – with thanks to you! Senex Energy extends its sponsorship to $1 million as our supporters dig deep.

New $20 note launched in Broken Hill

New $20 note is launched in Broken Hill by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Barlow family (featured on the new design of the note, from a 1948 photo of The Veldt Station in remote NSW)

Topdrill activates drill-a-thon to raise vital funds for WA Flying Doctor (WA)

Hats off to our friends over at Topdrill Mineral and Water Exploration who developed a drill-a-thon to raise funds to support the Flying Doctor.

Rockhampton Airport donates to the Flying Doctor (QLD)

In May, Rockhampton Airport announced it was donating more than $116,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS). The donation will help the RFDS continue to provide vital healthcare services to patients across the region.

Walking with Bobby (TAS)

One step at a time, Bobby Young of Scottsdale has been walked through a life-saving regime of physical and mental health strategies so that his kids don't end up without a dad like he did.

Flight Nurse Hayden Wilson (QLD)

Growing up on Norfolk Island, Flight Nurse Hayden Wilson saw his fair share of aeromedical retrievals, and with a nurse in the family it’s no surprise that he’s landed the job he has today.

Workplace Giving (QLD)

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