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Critical care for a genetic heart condition (NSW/ACT)

Tash Yeo’s concerned friend urged her to get a check-up at their local hospital when he noticed her heart was racing and she was out of breath.

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

Help is reaching areas of need, thanks to you! (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has stepped up to help out regional communities, announcing new partnerships with Local Health Districts

Keep up with the Flying Doctor in Tasmania (TAS)

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.

Cooper Basin Rescue (SA/NT)

When you live and work in the city, you don’t often stop to think about the challenges of accessing help in an emergency.

Tasmanians urged to brush up on oral health (TAS)

During Dental Health Week RFDS Tasmania and St.LukesHealth have joined forces to call on Tasmanians to take oral health seriously and highlight options available to access affordable dental treatments in regional locations.

Flying Doctor Check-Up Newsletter

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Education tour lands in Tasmania (TAS)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Look! Up in the Sky (LUITS) educational program has been embraced by Tasmanian schools in a year largely devoid of special activities and is set to spread its wings from Monday, October 19 to November 13 with 68 sessions booked at 14 schools statewide.

Smile Squad (VIC)

The Flying Doctor Dental team has joined the Victorian government’s Smile Squad – a program set up to provide free examinations and dental treatment to Victorian public school children.

Light Up Launceston for RFDS (TAS)

Light up Launceston for RFDS

Light Up Hobart for RFDS (TAS)

The city of Hobart will be lit red white and blue for RFDS.

Day in the life of a rural GP (QLD)

For most general practitioners (GPs), a day in the office follows a familiar routine. But for Nick, a GP with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) based in Cairns, every day is a little different, and unlike most, his day begins in the sky.

RFDS promises Above & Beyond towards centenary (WA)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched its 2024 – 2028 Strategy, entitled Above & Beyond.

A 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.

My Dad could see what was coming long before it came! (TAS)

The idea was that Flynn would organise the doctors and the planes, but at that time there simply was no way that the vast majority of people in remote areas could talk with one another, let alone call up a doctor when the need arose. Enter Dad, to provide good radio communications in the Outback.

Muster gone wrong (QLD)

Helicopter pilot Frank Hoare is lucky to be alive after his helicopter crashed at a remote cattle station near Normanton in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Join our Support Crew (WA)

become a regular supporter of the RFDS in WA

Health Notice: What you need to know about Japanese Encephalitis (NSW/ACT)

With the likelihood of increased cases in 2025 following recent detection of the virus in the Moree, Griffith and Narromine Shire regions of NSW, we are encouraging the community to take early and proactive steps to protect themselves from this virus and monitor for symptoms.

#49 Even the seasoned riders can sometimes get it wrong...

Phil Eley was touring on his motorbike on the Birdsville Track in remote South Australia, but he ended up cartwheeling and found himself having to rely totally on others

Paul's Story: From Cable Beach to Cardiac Care (WA)

“I just thought to myself, I need to get back up the beach and get someone to take me to hospital as soon as possible.”

#140 New Mum Lil was Bleeding Out on her Bathroom Floor

Remote station mum Lil experienced a frightening Postpartum Hemorrhage

Become a Pilot (WA)

Our pilots play a pivotal role in ensuring our doctors and nurses reach those in need.

Recruitment Process

Details on the recruitment process for the RFDS, from job application, interviews and final selection for a position.

Become a RFDS Pilot (QLD)

Pilot careers at RFDS Queensland