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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.
Read moreTrailblazer 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.
Read moreGive Them Wings scholarship 2021 winners announced (VIC)
This year, RFDS Victoria awarded six Give Them Wings scholarships to very deserving rural health care students from across the state.
Read moreFlying Doctor invests in regional airports (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is investing $325,000 to enhance the capability of 36 regional aerodromes state-wide.
Read moreRFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity (SA/NT)
The RFDS is named Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the ninth year.
Read moreInspiring walk raises funds for Wellbeing Place (NSW/ACT)
Margaret Symes walked 330 kilometres to raise much needed funds for the RFDS Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill and more awareness of rural mental health.
Read moreYou can help us bring safe-tea to the outback! (NSW/ACT)
This year we are launching a new community event, ‘The Outback Morning Tea’ to raise vital funds to bring healthcare to those living in rural, regional, and remote Australia. You can join with your friends and family and hold a morning tea to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Read moreAirBP Donates Much-Needed N95 Masks to the Flying Doctor
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AirBP have gone over and above their partnership agreement and have donated 35,000 N95 masks to the RFDS PPE stockpile.
Read moreFrom the footy field to fighting for life (QLD)
A photo of 22-year-old Jess taken one hour before the moment she almost died shows the rugby player looking happy and relaxed—a picture of health. It’s almost impossible to believe what happened next.
Read moreBright Smiles Charity Ride 2020 (NSW/ACT)
The annual Bright Smiles Charity Ride (BSCR) is fast approaching. This four-night and 3½ day-long motorbike event will take place from Thursday 30th A
Read moreMundi Mundi Bash will support the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
The Mundi Mundi Bash is set to rock the outback over three jam-packed days in April 2022, and all proceeds raised from the event will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Read moreFunding secured for new Mount Isa Base (QLD)
Funding secured from the Commonwealth Government for our new Mount Isa Base means the RFDS (Queensland Section) can proactively begin planning the construction phase of the $12.9 million aeromedical base and patient transfer facility.
Read moreRoyal Flying Doctor Service Regional Service Award 2019 winner announced (WA)
Martu woman and rural nurse from Wiluna is awarded the 2019 Royal Flying Doctor Service Regional Service Award
Read moreHawks RFDS Trivia Night (TAS)
In conjunction with Hawthorn Football Club, we're holding a trivia night and silent auction on 2nd of February.
Read moreFocus on mental health critical as pandemic drags on (NSW/ACT)
Find out how the Flying Doctor is working to improve mental health through lockdowns and the vaccination rollout
Read moreWaived air service fees will provide RFDS $2 million saving
Donors work hard to raise money for our healthcare charity. Waiving air navigation charges means donor money will stretch even further.
Read moreAdelaide Miethke and the School of the Air
While travelling to Alice Springs, Adelaide noticed the shyness of outback children. The idea of ‘bridging the lonely distance” seized her mind. She devised the idea of using the Flying Doctors two-way radio to give education talks to children in outback Australia.
Read moreJULY: Doubling our jet power (SA/NT)
The RFDS welcomes its latest addition to the fleet, unveiling a $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.
Read moreJUNE: Reaching new heights of community care (SA/NT)
The RFDS steps up during the COVID-19 pandemic, transporting patients, pathology tests and even school students across the borders.
Read moreJANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing (SA/NT)
Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.
Read moreFlynn flies on next generation $20 note (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is honoured to see its legacy continue on the next generation $20 banknote design revealed today by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
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