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David the unstoppable (QLD)
It will take more than a life-threatening brain aneurysm to stop David from running on.
Read moreThe bright orange tractor taking the nation by storm (QLD)
At just 18 years old, Sam Hughes, or as he is affectionately known, ‘The Travelling Jackeroo’, set out to travel Australia - decking out an unmissable bright orange 1957 Chamberlain 9G tractor to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
Read moreSparking a distant connection: Noel Traeger's story (SA/NT)
Turn back time with Noel Traeger, a relative of Alfred Traeger – inventor of the pedal-powered radio – who worked with Alf at his electronic workshop.
Read moreFive times revived: Richard's story (SA/NT)
Richard is lucky to be alive after his heart stopped five times in the searing summer heat of the South Australian desert.
Read moreOn hand for baby Henry (NSW/ACT)
Ange MacAlpine’s young son had a serious illness, and needed to get skilled medical attention - fast
Read moreResearch reveals Flying Doctor role in Indigenous child health
The research reveals the key reasons for RFDS aeromedical retrievals from remote Indigenous communities as being:
Read moreFinalist in 2022 Australian Podcast Awards
The Flying Doctor Podcast has just been announced as a finalist (in two categories) in the upcoming 2022 Australian Podcast Awards
Read moreReady for take-off (WA)
Our latest magazine is out now! Read about your Flying Doctor in WA and how we are facing the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a new chapter in our history, patient and staff stories, and recipes from our family to yours...
Read moreSaving baby Kaleb (VIC)
Baby Kaleb was only 10 days old when he became seriously ill in the midst of rising floodwaters in Biloela. His mum, Lori, took him to the local hospital. But Kaleb was so unwell that he needed intensive care – nearly 150km away.
Read moreWA Flying Doctor appoints Dwayne Mallard as first Indigenous board member (WA)
The WA Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) proudly welcomed our newest board member Dwayne Mallard to our Jandakot base during NAIDOC Week.
Read moreSleepMaker and Flying Doctor partnership takes off
SleepMaker, Australasia's largest bedding and foam manufacturer sign a new three-year community partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)
Read moreEngineering ingenuity (WA)
Our engineering team creatively solve the temperature management of COVID-19 vaccines in remote WA.
Read moreMeekatharra Flight Nurse retires after 18 years of service with the RFDS (WA)
After 18 years with the Royal Flying Doctor Service out of our Meekatharra base, we bid Flight Nurse Anna Van Der Werf a fond farewell and happy retirement.
Read moreSupport Us
Learn about the many ways that you can keep the Flying Doctor, from fundraising, to making a donation, to volunteering and more.
Read moreFlying Angels get Garry to life-saving surgery (NSW/ACT)
In a critical condition after major surgery, Garry needed a pacemaker urgently and the Flying Doctor were able to get him to hospital in time.
Read moreKaleb's story (QLD)
Kaleb was just 10 days old when his heart started to fail. He needed emergency heart surgery to survive. But he was stranded with his mother Lori, as their isolated hometown was surrounded by flood waters.
Read moreThe Flying Doctor celebrates 50 years in Cairns (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is celebrating 50 years since the opening of the RFDS Cairns Base. From humble beginnings, the Base is now one of the largest in Australia, helping thousands of people in Far North Queensland every year.
Read moreFrom Bondi to the bush: 31st Outback Car Trek supports RFDS to bring health equality to regional Aus (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is dedicated to improving health outcomes for people living in rural and remote Australia.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreRockhampton Airport gives back to the Flying Doctor (QLD)
Rockhampton Airport has presented the RFDS with a cheque for more than $123,000 to help the Flying Doctor continue to deliver life-saving care across the region.
Read moreCelebrating our first female Flying Doctor pilot (QLD)
A pioneer in her field, Beth joined the RFDS in 1958 and enjoyed a rewarding career with the Flying Doctor that spanned almost 30 years.
Read moreGrant pops up for dental equipment (TAS)
We all know there’s power in the printed word, but how can books help Tasmanians with tooth troubles get the care they need?
Read moreHelicopter crash survivor pays tribute to the Flying Doctor (QLD)
Grazier Michael Tomlinson was mustering cattle from a helicopter near Augathella when he experienced engine trouble and plummeted to the ground.
Read moreSafe access for our patients as COVID vaccine rollout begins (NSW/ACT)
As Australia’s vaccine rollout gathers momentum, The Flying Doctor is ready and waiting to serve outback communities.
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