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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

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.

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.

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.

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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RFDS encourages people to consider leaving a gift in their Will (QLD)

Scott McKay is carrying on his great grandfather’s legacy by encouraging people to consider leaving a gift in their Will for the Flying Doctor.

Pilots ready for take off in new B360 (QLD)

The Beechcraft King Air 360 set to revolutionise aeromedical care in Queensland. The aircraft will reduce pilot workload and make flying in outback Queensland a whole lot easier.

Western Operations Flight Nurse marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor (WA)

Congratulations are in order for Flight Nurse Marianne Testi who today marks 30 years of service with the Flying Doctor.

Primary Health in Koorabye (WA)

Broome-based RFDS pilot Bryn James says it is a privilege to be able to assist the people of Koorabye in the Kimberley through our primary healthcare clinics.

Flying Doctor named as charity partner for Vivid Sydney 2019 (NSW/ACT)

The Flying Doctor is announced as the official charity partner for the 2019 Vivid festival.

“Drought is relentless. At times I feel it won’t end." (NSW/ACT)

Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help families suffering with the burden of drought.

Courtney's Story (NSW/ACT)

“You don’t realise how remote it is out there until you need help. It was spectacular to watch the Flying Doctor in action.”

Men's health in the spotlight this June (NSW/ACT)

Prioritise your health this Men's Health Week.

Cycling sisters supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service in outback communities (NSW/ACT)

Two NSW women are venturing into the Australian bush and cycling from Nowra to Nymagee to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Case Study: Community Midwifery (SA/NT)

“I see the same RFDS Midwife every month, in my own home – the care is just fantastic.”

Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation donate $6 million to the Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) has received a $6 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation to boost its inherent capability to respond to the emergency and primary health care needs of rural and remote Australians.

90 Years of Unparalleled Service

The RFDS has evolved from an early vision of an “aerial experiment” into a remarkable 24-hour, 7 days a week health service to enable people in rural and remote Australia, and who are beyond regular medical infrastructure, to access medical care in metropolitan-based tertiary hospitals.

Support Flying Doctor Wellbeing (VIC)

Flying Doctor Wellbeing provides free access to mental health and wellbeing services in several areas across Victoria.

Gibb Challenge wheels in funds for the WA Flying Doctor (WA)

They came, they saw and they conquered! Congratulations to all who participated in the 2021 Gibb Challenge and for raising vital funds in support of the WA Flying Doctor.

Meet Port Hedland Flying Doctor Sanjeet Chana (WA)

“As a Brit working in Australia for the first time, the Gibb River Road sits as a must-see, an iconic route in an amazing part of the country. I’m really looking forward to staying at cattle stations, visiting remote communities and meeting the people who live there.

Trailblazer in flight: WA Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires (WA)

After supporting regional and remote communities across WA for nearly 15-and-a-half years, Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires.