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RFDS Men’s Health Clinic takes off in Georgetown (QLD)
RFDS (Queensland Section) is encouraging men to prioritise their heath by removing barriers that often prevent them from undergoing proactive health checks.
Read moreRFDS takes vaccines to Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia (WA)
The RFDS’ remote COVID-19 vaccination program continues to roll-out to the furthest corners of Western Australia this week with crews undertaking a five-day clinic in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands (NG Lands).
Read moreTurning passion into action: National Reconciliation Week (WA)
In marking National Reconciliation Week, it is with great pride that we share with you stories from our crews who give their everything, every day, to provide the finest care to our patients who live in the furthest corners of WA.
Read moreCase Study: Aboriginal Health Coordinator (SA/NT)
“Often a barrier to medical care is ‘worry’ about leaving family members behind in community – even when it is at the expense of receiving medical treatment for themselves."
Read moreBright idea puts safety first for Flying Doctor night landings (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) pilots have gone back to basics to ensure remote and private airstrips are adequately lit for night landings.
Read moreA career of service and adventure for Dr Kieran Hennelly: Listen to his story (WA)
Born and raised in Manchester UK, Kieran was only a child when he first watched the Flying Doctor TV series. The stories of reaching people in need in some of the most remote parts of the world sparked a sense of adventure that has shaped his medical career ever since ⛷️🏔️🚁✈️
Read moreEngineering ingenuity (WA)
Our engineering team creatively solve the temperature management of COVID-19 vaccines in remote WA.
Read moreFlying Doctor marks 25 years of mental health delivery for Queenslanders (QLD)
This year marks 25 years of mental health service delivery by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for people living in regional, rural and remote Queensland.
Read moreAircraft innovation to benefit flight nurses (QLD)
The aircraft will pave the way for aeromedical care in Australia and provide RFDS flight nurses the capacity to fly further and faster to patients.
Read moreWA Flying Doctor celebrates award winning fundraising campaign (WA)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) is proud to announce our 2021 Flying Doctor Day campaign was recently selected as the state’s Most Innovative Fundraising Campaign by the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) WA.
Read moreFive 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.
Read moreFlying 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.
Read moreFlying Doctor continues its integral role in the national COVID vaccination rollout (NSW/ACT)
The Flying Doctor has been helping safeguard families against COVID by providing adults and children with their vaccinations.
Read moreShirley's Sliding Door (SA/NT)
"When her first cardiac arrest happened it was well and truly out of the blue.”
Read moreFlying Doctor Urges Australians to Stay Safe this New Year Period
New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for people to let their hair down and celebrate with family and friends. While no one expects illness or injury over the New Year break, the Royal Flying Doctor Service is typically kept busy.
Read moreWA Flying Doctor marks Close the Gap Day (WA)
Every day, WA Flying Doctor crews travel hundreds of kilometres to Close the Gap, delivering essential healthcare to many remote Aboriginal communities. Here are some of their stories.
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 moreFlight Nurse reunited with baby born onboard aircraft (QLD)
It was a reunion four years in the making. After giving birth to a little boy in the back of an RFDS aircraft in 2017, Lucy Westcott and her family were reunited with their Flight Nurse Timna Wright.
Read moreOdyssey's million dollar milestone (SA/NT)
An outback car trek has crossed the monumental million-dollar mark in its fundraising efforts for the Flying Doctor.
Read moreNational Workplace Giving
Learn about how you, as an employer or employee can support the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Read moreAir Ambulance Charter Service (SA/NT)
Australia's most trusted air ambulance service for emergency care and repatriation
Read moreRoma Saleyards to raise funds for the Flying Doctor (QLD)
The Maranoa Council is set to donate 50 per cent of the live weight and open auction selling fees received for each head of cattle sold at the upcoming Roma Saleyards Store Sale.
Read moreAmeropa Australia supported their staff and RFDS Victoria through a unique vaccination program (VIC)
Through the collective efforts of Ameropa Australia’s 175 employees and contractors who got their COVID-19 vaccination, the organisation donated $35,000 to RFDS Victoria.
Read moreBase to Bush kicks off for 2021 (VIC)
After its inaugural year in 2020, Base to Bush is back to help keep Victorians active during winter.
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