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Five minutes with a Pilot Instructor (SA/NT)

Exactly what is involved in taking to the skies for the Flying Doctor? We speak with our Head of Training & Checking, Matthew Cosier, to find out what he looks for in a successful RFDS pilot.

Celebrating a decade of partnership with over 15,000 reasons to smile (QLD)

QCoal and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will this month celebrate a significant milestone – 10 years of partnership in support of rural and regional Queenslanders.

Frances heads to Tahiti for World Sprints (WA)

RFDS WA Medical Services administration coordinator Frances will travel to Tahiti this month to compete in the Va'a World Sprint Championships.

Flying Doctor Edi's Story (WA)

"Many of the patients we pick up are suffering from chronic health issues and are in dire need of specialist care.

Off duty Flight Nurse saves life on commercial flight (WA)

After visiting family in Perth on his days off, Flight Nurse Ben never expected to help save a life on his commercial flight home to Port Hedland.

RFDS Pilot Makes a Surprise Visit to Kent Street Senior High School (WA)

RFDS Pilot, Drazen Tolic surprised Harrison Clarke during his aviation class to thank him for his generous donation to the Flying Doctor. Harrison, a year seven student, donated his birthday money to the RFDS this year in support of the service that has cared for his grandfather and close friend.

Flying Doctor showcases unique aero medical skills at 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition (WA)

Western Australia's Flying Doctor crew showcased the preparation and considerations made when aero medically retrieving a patient with burn injuries at the 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) held at Langley Park, November 22-24.

BHP leads industry COVID-19 funding for Flying Doctor in Western Australia (WA)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia has today launched an appeal to support its COVID-19 efforts which includes boosting its front line workforce by 25 per cent, investment in critical capital and operational supplies.

Flying Doctor Community Transport Officially Launches in Rochester (VIC)

RFDS Victoria and Rochester and Elmore District Health Service held a special launch event to celebrate the Flying Doctor Community Transport service expanding into Rochester.

Our Retrieval Service (WA)

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

2020 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.

Flying 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.

Rio Tinto staff supported by the Flying Doctor (QLD)

Mental health education is vitally important for those living and working in remote areas such as Far North Queensland.

RFDS Celebrates 92 Years

92 years ago today, the 17th of May, the first successful patient flight of the Flying Doctor took off. In a world where the pace of change is ever increasing, an opportunity to celebrate the longevity of such a significant, national organisation is welcome.

Flying Doctor First Aid

Always call triple zero (000) in case of emergency and to note down the Flying Doctor Emergency Numbers for the areas you are travelling.

Morven Winter Ball (QLD)

Flying Doctor commits to rural Queensland (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is taking proactive measures to ensure Queenslanders living in regional, rural and remote parts of the state continue to receive vital healthcare services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

My fundraising trek (TAS)

“Walking the five days of the Larapinta trail to raise funds for the RFDS, was an amazing experience.”

Contact (NSW/ACT)

Get to know: Natasha Hodgson, Primary Health Care Nurse (QLD)

I’ve had excellent mentors during my training, and RFDS is no exception. All of the staff at RFDS have worked hard to get here and it’s great to be surrounded by such a supportive team.

RFDS pilot celebrates 20 years helping Queenslanders (QLD)

A flight with his high school teacher has manifested into a rewarding, 20-year career as a pilot with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for Captain James Williams.

RFDS 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.

Dental Service ‘I didn’t smile before you fixed my teeth’ (VIC)

Jamieson local Claire* used Flying Doctor Dental earlier this year and says that dental services provided in the local area saves a lot of time in the car.

Farmhand to Flying Doctor (QLD)

The mail plane was small. It didn’t fill me with confidence – one engine, one pilot. But he was friendly and made me feel a little reassured. I was 15 years old and heading out to Abingdon Downs Station in gulf country Queensland, to visit my school friend Klancie, and ‘help’ with the mustering.

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.