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Celebrating a decade of partnership with over 15,000 reasons to smile (QLD)

QCoal and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will this month celebrate a significant milestone – 10 years of partnership in support of rural and regional Queenslanders.

Emilia's Story (WA)

“The isolation felt extreme in Coral Bay when Emilia was bitten by the snake.”

RFDS Western Operations fleet world-leader in aero medical services (WA)

The arrival of the second Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet 'Kimberley' marks the completion of the RFDS Western Operations integrated fleet.

Downer Group take on iconic Kimberley bike event to support their Flying Doctor (WA)

"I've done corporate triathlons but the Gibb Challenge is one of a kind - I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Flying Doctor showcases unique aero medical skills at 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition (WA)

Western Australia's Flying Doctor crew showcased the preparation and considerations made when aero medically retrieving a patient with burn injuries at the 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) held at Langley Park, November 22-24.

Meet the team: Line Pilot (SA/NT)

Find out more about working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations. We talk to Line Pilot Heather Ford.

The Hon. Amanda Vanstone Awarded AO

We congratulate the Honourable Amanda Vanstone who was conferred an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the 2020 Australia Day Honours List for distinguished service to “the Parliament of Australia, to the people of South Australia, and to the community.

Flying Doctor Urges Australians to Stay Safe this New Year Period

New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for people to let their hair down and celebrate with family and friends. While no one expects illness or injury over the New Year break, the Royal Flying Doctor Service is typically kept busy.

New aircraft to bolster RFDS fleet (QLD)

The aeromedical capabilities of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are set to be bolstered through the acquisition of four new Beechcraft King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft.

RFDS Celebrates 92 Years

92 years ago today, the 17th of May, the first successful patient flight of the Flying Doctor took off. In a world where the pace of change is ever increasing, an opportunity to celebrate the longevity of such a significant, national organisation is welcome.

Profile: Hayley Wood, Network Support Pilot, RFDS (QLD)

As a teenager, Hayley Wood accompanied her dad on a trial instruction flight. Hayley says on that day all her former career aspirations perished and she knew she was destined to become a pilot.

Atom Transcapsule V-707 (WA)

Aspen Vista Collar (WA)

Vale - Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that former RFDS Board chair (2008-2013) and former patron Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery passed away peacefully at home on Friday the 18th of December.

Flight nurse reunites with baby delivered in RFDS aircraft (WA)

In what was a heart warming reunion, RFDS WA flight nurse Libby Stearne reunited with Katanning mum and baby Spencer who she delivered on board an RFDS aircraft at Jandakot Airport in May.

RFDS Victoria launches its Matched Giving Day to support Memory Lane (VIC)

On Thursday 25 February 2021, RFDS Victoria will launch a lightning-fast fundraising campaign to support its new service, Memory Lane.

Wave of support gives uplift to Flying Doctor (QLD)

An outpouring of support from supporters right across Queensland is keeping the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in the air during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On tap at the William Creek Hotel (SA/NT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is now “on tap” at the iconic William Creek Hotel.

Hard work pays off for latest Flying Doctor Flight Nurse (QLD)

Hard work, dedication and a firm belief in quality healthcare for all has driven Elizabeth Ferrier the newest flight nurse for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) to get back in the air.

Badly broken, barely breathing: Phil's story (SA/NT)

When Phil Eley’s motorbike adventure went horribly wrong in the middle of outback Australia, his friends at the scene feared the worst.

Tribute to RFDS pioneer the late Melva Stone AO (WA)

Melva Stone AO will always be remembered as a pioneer in the history of the RFDS in Western Australia.

John Flynn Biography

A concise biography on the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Reverend John Flynn. An Australian Icon.

First Flying Doctor midwife scholarship recipient hits the skies above Isa (QLD)

In January, the first recipient of a new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) midwifery scholarship has taken to the skies over North West Queensland.

Amy's Story (NSW/ACT)

“The RFDS is vital to us because of where we live.”

RFDS celebrates 30,000 health clinics this decade (NSW/ACT)

The RFDS (South Eastern Section) has provided or assisted in the provision of 30,000 clinics since 2010.