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Education tour lands in Tasmania (TAS)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Look! Up in the Sky (LUITS) educational program has been embraced by Tasmanian schools in a year largely devoid of special activities and is set to spread its wings from Monday, October 19 to November 13 with 68 sessions booked at 14 schools statewide.

Flying Doctor donation kiosk lands in Kalgoorlie (WA)

A new roving Flying Doctor donation kiosk is expected to turn heads of travellers and their loved ones at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Regional Airport over the next month.

Telehealth limited by connectivity - Not technology

Telehealth is no new feat. The Flying Doctor has been doing it for over 90 years. Established with Alfred Trager’s pedal radio that connected those in the bush to a doctor, telehealth now forms the core of the RFDS service with 88,188 telehealth consultations delivered in the last year.

RFDS Celebrates Ninety-One Years

Ninety-one years ago today, the Australian Inland Mission Aerial Medical Service was formed. Two days later the first ever Flying Doctor took flight. Today we celebrate how far the RFDS has come over the past nine decades, and we consider what else needs to be done to further Flynn's vision.

RFDS and Hearing Australia Trial

A research paper entitled “Evaluation of the Royal Flying Doctor service and Australian Hearing Hearing Screening Trial” has been released.

Get to know Emma Wex (QLD)

One day you may be tasked to a woman in pre-term labour, the next day you could be attending a car roll over.

The right place, the right time in Kowanyama (QLD)

“It is purely coincidental that our primary health care team was in Kowanyama that Friday. Normally we run daily clinics Mondays to Wednesdays, but the recent public holiday meant we rescheduled for Friday,”

STATEMENT: RFDS welcomes Health Minister's announcement of new Office of Rural Health (QLD)

A statement from Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) CEO, Meredith Staib on the announcement of a new Office of Rural Health

Townsville nurse retires after 13 years (QLD)

Mr Cole, who last week retired from his role as Flight Nurse and Midwife with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), believes there is no more satisfying way to earn a living than by helping others.

RFDS Victoria Annual Report 18-19 (VIC)

A key focus of RFDS Victoria in the 18/19 financial year was partnering with regional stakeholders to deliver better outcomes for communities. By delivering tailored, local programs we are enabling regional and rural Australians to take control of their health.

You're probably wondering how trekking will actually help us... Here's how (QLD)

2020 RFDS Queensland Hero announced (QLD)

The 2020 RFDS Queensland Hero is Bede Little, a first responder who has also fundraised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

Outback Car Trek 2020 (NSW/ACT)

The 31st Outback Car Trek will be conducted over 7 days and the 2020 Trek will leave Wagga Wagga on 31st May and arrive in Wamuran on 6th June.

Rehab services vital to prevent bush cardiac deaths

A new RFDS research paper released today, details how cardiac rehabilitation services, if made available in the bush, could prevent as many as 80% of premature deaths from cardiac disease.

The Fun of the Outback Car Trek (NSW/ACT)

Holiday time is scarce, but you sacrifice it to raise money for the RFDS," said Rachel Saunders who took part in this year's Outback Car Trek...

Royal couple lights up RFDS Dubbo Base (NSW/ACT)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the RFDS Dubbo Base and revealed the name of the new aircraft. Read all about the exciting day here...

The Flying Doctors Dental Team - Keeping children smiling all over NSW (NSW/ACT)

“It’s the feeling that I can make a difference by educating a child, so their smile will last a lifetime, is what I love about my job."

Celebrating Our Nurses (NSW/ACT)

This quarter we celebrated International Nurses Day. To mark this important date, we chatted to two of our nurses about how they got into nursing.

More than a tummy bug (NSW/ACT)

Kody had a stomach ache for days when his mum Toni took him to the hospital and local GP.

Message from President Ruth Sandow (NSW/ACT)

Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President,

John says "Thank You" (NSW/ACT)

Without you, John wouldn’t have been able to attend his daughter’s wedding.

RFDS innovation recognised at SA Health Supplier Awards (SA/NT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has proudly accepted the 2019 SA Health "Supplier Innovation" Award, recognising the introduction of the new RFDS Medi-Jet 24 to its fleet.

RFDS receives $7 million Christmas gift from the community (SA/NT)

The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) fleet has arrived thanks to steadfast support and ongoing generous donations from the community.

Bay to Birdwood and the RFDS historic cars (SA/NT)

Iconic 1920s images showing the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s founder traversing the outback in a battered Dodge Buckboard are inspiring the restoration of two vintage cars in South Australia.

Spotlight shone on RFDS Narrogin auxiliaries (WA)

“The community support and gratitude for the Flying Doctor has been overwhelming and I’m very proud to represent such an important service.