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From hike to hospital: Lyn’s story (SA/NT)
It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.
Read moreA dream come true (QLD)
For Abi Donaldson, becoming a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) was not just a career move; it was an opportunity to support those closest to her heart.
Read moreOut of breath, out of nowhere (SA/NT)
Shannon was suffering a potentially fatal asthma attack in remote South Australia
Read more#104 Greg was lucky to survive a stroke while surfing
Greg was enjoying his regular morning surf when a stroke suddenly paralysed the 72-year-old 'mid wave'.
Read more#118 A Postmaster's pocketknife & a Doctor's outback dash to save Jimmy Darcy!
How a postmaster's pocketknife and a determined doctor's outback dash to save a dying stockman, changed Australian history.
Read moreNO ONE SHOULD FACE ILLNESS ALONE (NSW/ACT)
Peter tells his inspiring story after shock cancer diagnosis.
Read more#132 Finding a Rhyme and a Reason for Every Season
NSW farmer Wes Herring is writing bush poetry, to help tame the 'Black Dog' that nearly took his life.
Read moreSmall patient, big complications: Ratna’s story (SA/NT)
More than a thousand kilometres stood between young mum Ratna Wilis and the hospital that could help her newborn son.
Read moreRFDS Tasmania's Menopause Masterclass (TAS)
Imagine living in a community so remote that access to a wide range of shopping is a rare opportunity. For those on Flinders Island, a trip to “the big smoke” can consume a significant portion of the shopping budget. Travel and freight costs make even essential items a luxury.
Read moreMore than emergency healthcare — RFDS Field Days (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Field Days are just one of the many ways people in rural and remote areas can access the Flying Doctor’s life-saving treatment.
Read moreShared history (WA)
It’s a true legend of the bush that inspired the Reverend John Flynn’s vision to create what eventually became the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Read moreFamily holiday gone wrong (QLD)
Ryan and Niki have always been supporters of the Flying Doctor yet never imagined that one day their own daughter would become a patient after being bitten by a shark.
Read moreMessage from the president (NSW/ACT)
Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, lives at Pimpara Lake Station, 200km north of Broken Hill. Like many other farmers in far western NSW, Ruth and her family are dealing with one of the worst droughts on record. Here, she shares her experiences and personal photos of what she’s seeing on the land.
Read moreFrom Garage to Bush | The Die-hard Trekkers Behind the Outback Car Trek (NSW/ACT)
You may have heard about the epic Outback Car Trek, returning for its 35th year this 29 May to 8 June. But how much do you know about the amazing trekkers who have helped raise over $36 million for us?
Read moreCelebrating Flying Doctor Day 2025 (NSW/ACT)
May 17 is Flying Doctor Day, marking 97 years since the RFDS began operations, providing the finest care to the furthest corner for people in the bush.
Read moreSupport for stations (QLD)
Most farmers, ringers and station hands would know someone who has been helped by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when an ordinary workday in the outback doesn’t go to plan.
Read moreAn outback nightmare: Lil's story (SA/NT)
With blood splayed across the white tiles of her bathroom, Lil’s family and friends arrived to what looked like a scene from a horror movie.
Read moreJust in time (NSW/ACT)
When Leah was born, doctors detected a heart murmur and needed the RFDS.
Read more#71 Philip Chalker and his seeing-eye dog Sally chat with the Flying Doctor podcast
Philip lives in regional Victoria with his seeing-eye dog Sally. A few years ago Philip had to get laser surgery on his only eye that had partial sight, and needed help to get to the hospital and back again, so the Royal Flying Doctor Service patient transport service assisted him.
Read more#83 Tom collapsed onto his steering wheel and stopped breathing
Have we become too complacent about snakes? Tom had been parked on the side of a rural road when he stepped out to greet his wife. He felt a small sting or bite on his foot, and bent down to see a small snake disappearing under his car.
Read moreMessage from the Chair October 2023 (NSW/ACT)
RFDSSE Chair thankful for your ongoing support
Read moreBen says Thank You! (NSW/ACT)
You helped save Ben’s life when he suffered a terrible burns accident.
Read moreCelebrating Hardy’s First Year, thanks to you! (NSW/ACT)
Celebrating Hardy’s first birthday was joyous, made even more so because his birth was life-threatening.
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