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AEDs delivered for Outback Hearts

National sponsor TAL has part funded the distribution of defibrillators to all medical chest holders in Outback South Australia.

Adventure turned into tragedy at Dolerite Gorge (TAS)

The only thing Skrollan remembers as she fell into the gorge was hurting her rib cage, seeing the floor getting closer - then she hit the back of her head on a sharp stone.

We need your help to reach anyone in need (TAS)

In these unprecedented times when we find ourselves dealing with a global pandemic, it's business as usual for RFDS Tasmania with its staff going above and beyond to keep those in rural area physically and mentally strong.

Doc's new chapter (SA/NT)

When Dr Yaritji Green completes the new Australian General Practice Training Program, she’ll join a growing breed of doctors known as Rural Generalists – or “GPs Plus”.

An emergency dash to Perth (WA)

York-based businessman Jorn Ib had just finished setting up his site at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days when he started to experience a heart attack.

The accidental psychologist (QLD)

For some, working in healthcare is a lifelong dream. For Dr Tim Driscoll it was a happy accident, stumbling upon the profession while working abroad. Now Tim helps hundreds of Queenslanders improve their mental health each year.

Save lives by recycling your bottles and cans as the Flying Doctor partners with Return and Earn (NSW/ACT)

The Flying Doctor is grateful to have been selected as a major donation partner of the TOMRA Return and Earn Scheme recycling program

Preparing an airstrip

Details on rural airstrip standards and also how to prepare an airstrip for a Flying Doctor landing.

Health Promotion & Education

The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides Health and Well-being programs across many states of Australia, to those living in the outback.

Drager Oxylog 3000 Plus Ventilator (WA)

'Most Reputable' Charity for 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service takes out 'Most Reputable' charity in 2020 Reptrak Survey

Get to know: Natasha Hodgson, Primary Health Care Nurse (QLD)

I’ve had excellent mentors during my training, and RFDS is no exception. All of the staff at RFDS have worked hard to get here and it’s great to be surrounded by such a supportive team.

IGA add piece to the fundraising puzzle (SA/NT)

Independent Grocers of Australia stores are putting the pieces together for a strong November fundraising campaign for the RFDS.

The weekend that didn’t quite go to plan (WA)

Laura wasn't expecting to be airlifted by the RFDS when she was spending the weekend in Mukinbudin with her family. Thankfully the RFDS was there for Laura and her baby boy Archie to safely transport them to Perth...

Quarter of a Century of King Air in Tasmania (TAS)

For 25 years Beechcraft King Air 200s have been winging their way back and forth across Tasmania providing an aeromedical service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year thanks to the partnership between two RFDS sections and the Tasmanian Government.

New aircraft means more healthcare to more people (NSW/ACT)

Aeroplanes are both a practical necessity and a magical part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. So when a new aeroplane joins the team it is cause for celebration. This year there was even more reason to rejoice with four new aircraft joining our growing fleet!

Dubbo Base prepares for relaunch (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service prepares to step up its services in Dubbo with a new multipurpose facility set to open soon.

Mental Health matters (NSW/ACT)

October is Mental Health Month. We sat down with one of our Broken Hill clinicians to learn more about how to look after our mental health.

Royal Flying Doctor Outback Experience Broken Hill opens their doors (NSW/ACT)

Almost ten weeks after closing its doors to the public due to COVID-19, the Royal Flying Doctor Outback Experience in Broken Hill has reopened.

Committed to a life-giving gift (NSW/ACT)

Garry and his wife Robyn live in Sydney and are long-term regular givers to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Flying Doctor Hits 150 COVID Clinics (NSW/ACT)

Flying Doctor Hits 150 COVID Clinics

Five in every hundred Australians knows First Aid – Flying Doctor says that needs to change (NSW/ACT)

First aid

Rescue flight to the Flinders (SA/NT)

“Henry was so unwell, I feared he would deteriorate and go into shock.”

The bush gets in your blood (SA/NT)

Our newest RFDS Life Member recalls his outback memories of the Flying Doctor.

Dr Morris and his marvellous flying machine (TAS)

This is the story of the Monospar VH-UTH "Captain Cook" in Australia and the role it played pioneering aeromedical flights in the lead-up to the formation of RFDS Tasmania. It even made an epic 12,000 mile flight through 22 countries from Sydney to the United Kingdom.