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Generations of care (SA/NT)

While many Australians have had a personal Flying Doctor encounter, Amber Driver concedes she has a few more stories than most.

To all Nurses & Midwives (SA/NT)

An open letter from RFDS Central Operations Chairman Peter de Cure and Chief Executive Tony Vaughan ASM for International Year of the Nurse & Midwife.

Aeromedical Retrieval (WA)

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

Airnorth Cable Beach Polo names RFDS as 2018 Charity Partner (WA)

The RFDS is both delighted and thankful to be Airnorth Cable Beach Polo’s Charity Partner for 2018 and welcomes the opportunity of sharing the RFDS story with those elite competitors and spectators from all around the world.

Tax Appeal 2018 (WA)

In the lead up to the 2018 End of Financial Year, Perth business man Ben Pollard shares why he supports the Royal Flying Doctor Service through regular giving.

Isla's new sponsors help keep Goldfields safe (WA)

Isla's new sponsors help keep Goldfields safe

Broome RFDS crews float a labour of love at Shinju Festival (WA)

Check out our legendary and artistic Broome crews representing at the 2019 Shinju Matsuri Festival float parade!

Outback Survival Tips (QLD)

There are few places on earth as vast, beautiful, rugged or unforgiving as the Australian outback. Be prepared and cautious before you set out on your outback adventure.

Dubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip (NSW/ACT)

Dubbo Visitor Experience listed as a top attraction on NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

Smile Squad (VIC)

The Flying Doctor Dental team has joined the Victorian government’s Smile Squad – a program set up to provide free examinations and dental treatment to Victorian public school children.

Launch of face-to-face fundraising (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has this week launched its face-to-face fundraising campaign.

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.