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Port Hedland International Airport takes the Flying Doctor to new heights (WA)

Landing fees for Flying Doctor crews arriving at Port Hedland International Airport will continue to be waived following a three-year partnership extension announced today.

A young diabetic's story (WA)

A scary time for a young girl who was diagnosed with diabetes had the Flying Doctor to comfort & support her on her journey to specialised healthcare

Meet the team: CE (SA/NT)

Introducing our Chief Executive Tony Vaughan

WA Governor officially opens upgraded facilities at RFDS Meekatharra base (WA)

The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia and patron of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia officially opened upgraded facilities at the RFDS Meekatharra base today.

Our Retrieval Service (WA)

The RFDS in Western Australia provide aero medical and retrieval services across 2.5 million square kilometres of our state.

Aeromedical Retrieval Qualifications (WA)

Aeromedical Retrieval Qualifications

2020 RFDS Local Hero Award recipients announced (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has announced nine regional 2020 RFDS Local Hero Award winners – each representing one of its base locations.

Flying Doctor says ‘we’ve got your back’ after Tibooburra fire (NSW/ACT)

Two RFDS medical teams attended and evacuated the injured from the scene of a fire in the northwest corner of New South Wales. Our assistance didn’t stop there, with mental health teams providing a longer-term commitment of support to a community in crisis.

2019 Local Hero recipients (QLD)

Now in its fourth year, the RFDS Local Hero Awards give the RFDS (Queensland Section) an opportunity to acknowledge and thank those incredible good Samaritans, volunteers and fundraisers who go out of their way to ensure the Flying Doctor will be around for another 91 years.

New Board Chair & Deputy Chair for RFDS

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Nev Power as the new Chair of the RFDS Federation Board and Dr John O’Donnell AM as Deputy Chair.

Strengthening our partnerships (QLD)

Recently RFDS have had the privilege of signing two Memorandum of Understandings with the South West Hospital and Health Service and Southern Queensland Rural Health.

RFDS sources new decontaminant in battle against COVID- 19 (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is ensuring patient and staff safety during the pandemic through use of a newly sourced aircraft decontaminant.

Critical care for a genetic heart condition (NSW/ACT)

Tash Yeo’s concerned friend urged her to get a check-up at their local hospital when he noticed her heart was racing and she was out of breath.

Woolworths online shoppers to help the Flying Doctor fund preterm baby emergency kits (QLD)

Vulnerable babies like Daisy are being kept safe in the air with the Flying Doctor thanks to Woolworths online shoppers.

Mobile Health Hubs ready to roll (TAS)

Two old decommissioned buses have been transformed into modern, mobile health clinics and they're about to undertake an amazing journey around regional Tasmania.

RFDS uses the latest aviation surveillance technology to care for patients (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is using the latest in aviation surveillance technology to deliver greater levels of care for its patients.

Flying Doctor Flight Nurse calls time on long and illustrious career helping others (QLD)

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Lois Lanyon has called time on a long and well-travelled nursing career spanning almost 50 years.

The Flying Doctor reveals Townsville expansion plans (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has committed to a major expansion of its Townsville operational base in a move that will boost health outcomes for thousands of regional and rural Queenslanders.

Funding support to ensure continuity of care (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has received more than $285,000 in funding from the Queensland Government to aid in the delivery of services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Talk small to make big change (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has launched a new campaign aimed at promoting better connections to support mental health and wellbeing

Tasmania hosts 4X4 For The Doc (TAS)

Join the family 4WDs taking on a Tassie charity adventure

When Every Minute Counts (TAS)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes the “Great Pilgrimage” (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes a squadron of 26 vintage aircraft in a “Great Pilgrimage” from New South Wales to Queensland to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic first flight of 1928.

First flight remembered with Great Pilgrimage (NSW/ACT)

While this year’s Great Pilgrimage had a strong historical focus, it was also about anticipating the next 90 years. The RFDS is just as relevant today as it was in 1928...

Thanks for your support (NSW/ACT)

"The Royal Flying Doctor Service kept me breathing when it felt like the earth was falling from underneath me."