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The power of three (QLD)

All the girls at the Base were listening in when I asked Lyn if she would marry, me. Of course, all the RFDS nurses then asked if they had an invite to the wedding!

When a day of celebration turns to a day of fear (QLD)

It’s not uncommon for players to play their heart out in a footy grand final. Nick Morton on the other hand, may have taken the adage a little too seriously.

60 years since RFDS took flight in Tasmania (TAS)

Brian Scanlon joined the St John’s Ambulance Service cadets in Hobart when he was 11 years old and little did he know that he would go on to play a part in a historic event for Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania when it made its first official flight on September 14, 1960.

Mobile Health Hubs ready to roll (TAS)

Two old decommissioned buses have been transformed into modern, mobile health clinics and they're about to undertake an amazing journey around regional Tasmania.

Your impact this Flying Doctor Day (WA)

Your support on Flying Doctor Day helps us prepare our frontline crews for whatever situation they may face.

Generous gift ensures continued healthcare delivery for north West Queensland (QLD)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service will be even better equipped to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in north west Queensland after mining and metals company, South32, donated $100,000 to the Flying Doctor in Mount Isa.

Flying Doctor Flight Nurse calls time on long and illustrious career helping others (QLD)

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Lois Lanyon has called time on a long and well-travelled nursing career spanning almost 50 years.

OCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support (SA/NT)

Strengthening our corporate and community support – with thanks to you! Senex Energy extends its sponsorship to $1 million as our supporters dig deep.

Creating a ‘flying’ first for stroke patients (SA/NT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service and Micro-X are working together to prototype the nation’s first airborne stroke unit in a bid to improve the health outcomes of patients in rural and remote areas.

Life in the balance for baby Jenson (TAS)

This tiny baby boy was born four months premature and a long way from home - but the RFDS provided special transportation.

Getting your loved ones home (QLD)

It was a very quick, smooth flight and it was wonderful to know I was being flown home to be closer to family and friends.

You're probably wondering how trekking will actually help us... Here's how (QLD)

Flying across a pandemic to save lives (SA/NT)

As Australians began grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down the nation earlier this year, the RFDS donned protective masks and kept in the air to save lives.

Clocking up the miles helps kids keep their Bright Smiles (NSW/ACT)

Oral health is a big issue, particularly in regional, rural and remote areas, where access to services is limited and long distances have to be driven in order to get treatment.The Bright Smiles Charity Ride takes to the road on Thursday 26 April and will travel more than 1,300 kms along the back

Flying Doctor’s mental health services expand to reach more remote communities (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is improving access to mental health services for people throughout rural and remote NSW thanks to new funding

Flying Doctor visit saved my life (NSW/ACT)

When Belinda went for a check-up at the Flying Doctor clinic in Tilpa she knew something wasn’t right. What she didn’t know was how that visit would save her life.

Flynn flies on next generation $20 note (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is honoured to see its legacy continue on the next generation $20 banknote design revealed today by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Flying Doctor ready to help our farmers. Wherever. Whenever (NSW/ACT)

Working in remote locations, our farmers are often a far distance from help should an incident occur.

90th Air Pilgrimage, what an adventure!

What a spectacular celebration of 90 years of the Flying Doc and great opportunity to reflect on the services history, and indeed the services future. A truly memorable event with over 50 aviation enthusiasts from the AAAA, travelling with 25 Antique Aircraft throughout rural NSW & QLD

Dubbo’s Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice (NSW/ACT)

Dubbo’s Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award

“I thought I had a blood nose… I needed emergency brain surgery!” (SA/NT)

Brooke suffered multiple fractures to her skull, requiring emergency brain surgery over 2,000 kilometres away in Adelaide.

Channel 7 Joins ‘Ground Crew’ as Major Sponsor (SA/NT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT) has announced the launch of a major partnership with Channel 7 Adelaide.

Case Study: Community Midwifery (SA/NT)

“I see the same RFDS Midwife every month, in my own home – the care is just fantastic.”

Hayley's snake bite scare (QLD)

​​​​Eight-year-old Hayley was crying and in pain. She screamed, “A snake’s bitten me”. Her mum Catherine tried to keep calm, but she couldn’t help thinking, “What if Hayley dies? What if this is part of our story now that we had a daughter who died at eight years old from a snake bite?"

Our 2019 Queensland Heroes (QLD)

The quick thinking and cool-headed response of four Mount Isa locals to a tragic Christmas Eve boating accident has seen the group awarded the 2019 RFDS Queensland Hero Award