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New service helps locals smile (SA/NT)
As COVID-19 restrictions temporarily closed dental services across the nation, the RFDS worked on opening a new one in outback SA.
Read moreSpecial Goldfields touch to WA Flying Doctor's 2020 Christmas Cards (WA)
The Flying Doctor in WA is proud to support local and feature the talent work of Kalgoorlie-based artists in this year's Christmas card range.
Read moreMaking Tracks (SA/NT)
Flying Doctor founder Rev. John Flynn was also known as “Flynn of the Inland”, having crossed the country’s ochre heart over decades to establish vital links to health care in the bush.
Read moreOutback Ordeal (SA/NT)
Young Jackeroo Tommy was struck down by illness and was a very long way from the help he needed.
Read moreMax's Story (NSW/ACT)
11-year-old Max lives on Calindary Station, 260kms North East of Broken Hill in Far West NSW.
Read moreSuke's Darkest Night (NSW/ACT)
Your support has given Suke Ridler a new lease on life after a brush with death several years ago.
Read moreOtto’s magical trip to the Visitor Experience (NSW/ACT)
People young and old are loving visiting the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience in Dubbo.
Read moreReflections - Dr Jean White the First Female Flying Doctor
Dr White and the nurse, along with a pilot flying an aircraft which had been donated by Qantas, provided a seven day a week flying medical service to
Read moreMobile Patient Care: transporting clients with compassion (VIC)
RFDS Victoria's Mobile Patient Care teams have been on the front line of the Covid-19 response.
Read moreBrisbane Airport: Queensland's link to life-saving care (QLD)
Last year alone, more than 4,250 patients from 63 locations across Queensland passed through Brisbane Airport with the Flying Doctor.
Read moreYou're changing lives in outback Queensland (QLD)
Collinsville resident, Deanna, was one of the first patients to walk through the door of the RFDS Dental Service more than seven years ago. For Deanna and her husband, the service you helped to provide has been invaluable.
Read moreBundaberg Aeromedical Base off to a flying start (QLD)
It has been four months since the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) opened the hangar doors to its new Bundaberg Aeromedical Base, and while the skies have been quieter than usual during that time, it’s been all systems go for the lifesaving work of the local RFDS crew.
Read moreFunding support to ensure continuity of care (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has received more than $285,000 in funding from the Queensland Government to aid in the delivery of services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreDentists go west (WA)
Our Dental van program is one of the many primary healthcare services provided by RFDSWA who travel to remote locations in the MidWest
Read moreSmooth landings in Flying Doctor’s future (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has welcomed the Federal Government’s latest round of funding to upgrade crucial, remote airstrips throughout Australia.
Read moreHandle with Care - saving Calvary (TAS)
“I think of how sudden it was that we needed the Flying Doctor and how quickly they were there for us,” Sofia recalls.
Read moreA small boy’s rescue by his heroes (NSW/ACT)
“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."
Read moreWomen take the lead at Flying Doctor bases (NSW/ACT)
Two dynamic women have taken on new leadership roles with the Flying Doctor: Kendall Graham has been promoted to Base Manager at Dubbo Base and Kate Parnell has joined us as Mascot Base Manager in Sydney.
Read moreWomen's Health Week (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service was proud to partner with Women’s Health Week last month. We took time to speak with some of our staff and find out th
Read moreListen to your heart this World Heart Day (NSW/ACT)
People with cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 and going on to develop severe forms of the vir
Read more2021 RFDS Local Hero Awards recipients announced (QLD)
Nine extraordinary Oueenslanders have been announced as the RFDS Local Hero Award winners-each representing RFDS base locations. Watch their stories and vote for your favourite RFDS Local Hero.
Read moreA nurse's life in the sky (QLD)
From finding a career to finding love, in her 20 years with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Nurse Manager Justine Powell has quite a few interesting tales to tell.
Read moreNational Volunteer Week 2020 (WA)
This National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May 2020), we celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers and supporters who are the lifeblood of our organisation.
Read moreHeart horror (SA/NT)
Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.
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