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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...
Read moreRoyal 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...
Read moreThe 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."
Read moreCelebrating 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.
Read moreMore 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.
Read moreJohn says "Thank You" (NSW/ACT)
Without you, John wouldn’t have been able to attend his daughter’s wedding.
Read moreRFDS 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.
Read moreRFDS 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.
Read moreBay 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.
Read moreSpotlight 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.
Read morePort 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.
Read moreA 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
Read moreWA 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.
Read moreOur Retrieval Service (WA)
The RFDS in Western Australia provide aero medical and retrieval services across 2.5 million square kilometres of our state.
Read more2020 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.
Read moreFlying 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.
Read more2019 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.
Read moreNew 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.
Read moreStrengthening 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.
Read moreRFDS 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.
Read moreCritical 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.
Read moreWoolworths 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.
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