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A passion for nursing sees a career take flight (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Stacey Clayworth has spent the last decade taking to the skies of Queensland, providing care to those who need it most.
Read moreTamlyn soars to new heights as a Pilot for the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
Tamlyn Gresser knew from a young age that she wanted to be a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service so when she joined the organisation in January 2022, it was the realisation of a dream.
Read more#120 Flying dentist Dr Vai is changing the face of outback oral health
Flying Dentist Dr Vai and his team are changing the face of outback oral health.
Read moreHow You Can Support Your Youth's Mental Health (TAS)
Our Mental Health Team Leader, Meagan Chivers, wants parents of youth to know that open communication is crucial in helping them cope when times get tough.
Read moreStory Map
Discover photos, video and audio sharing RFSD stories and history from all around Australia.
Read moreSuccession assured for Australia’s premier motoring fundraising events (NSW/ACT)
After 35 years and over $36 million raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Outback Car Trek (OCT) has ensured its future by transferring ownership and management of its premier motoring fundraising events to the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).
Read moreRFDS response to the power outage in Far Western NSW (NSW/ACT)
The power outage impacting large parts of Far Western NSW, coincides with many of the communities we support with primary health and aeromedical support. We have responded in a number of ways to ensure we can maintain a high level of service and certainty for our communities.
Read moreRural mum's rare scare: Anna's story (SA/NT)
At 34 weeks pregnant, rural mum Anna was diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma – a very rare but potentially fatal cancer.
Read moreRFDS flies in vaccination specialist to the Huon Show (TAS)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘flies in’ vaccination specialist for the Huon Show: giving parents the opportunity to ask ALL their questions.
Read moreFuture rural doctors raising vital funds for RFDS in Oceans to Outback challenge (NSW/ACT)
The country's future cohort of rural doctors are raising vital funds for the RFDS in the Oceans to Outback fitness challenge.
Read moreDonate now and help keep the Flying Doctor flying (SA/NT)
Paramedic turned RFDS patient Sonia's Strong was airlifted by RFDS SA/NT.
Read more2023 Client Survey Results (VIC)
Our annual client survey tells us how people feel about the service we have provided, what their experiences have been when engaging with us, plus how they would rate their own physical and mental health after receiving care from the Flying Doctor.
Read more$500,000 raised in 12 hours: Double Up for the Doc Day (SA/NT)
On 5 March, RFDS SA/NT held its annual Double Up for the Doc Day with the goal to raise $300,000 in just 12 hours to fit out a new aircraft due to join its aeromedical fleet.
Read moreMeet Dan Byles (WA)
Dan Byles has been the Organisational Resilience Lead for the RFDS WA since 2021.
Read moreIn hot water: Louis' story (SA/NT)
A young city cattle ringer was enjoying his fourth year at a station in the remote Barkly Region of the NT when disaster struck.
Read moreWin VIP tickets to the sold-out Big Red Bash (QLD)
To celebrate the Flying Doctor's 94-year anniversary, the RFDS (Queensland Section) has launched a money can't buy outback experience — including a flight aboard an RFDS aircraft and VIP tickets to the sold-out Big Red Bash in Birdsville.
Read moreIt was a dark and stormy night and a baby is on the way (QLD)
After 15 years with the Flying Doctor in Queensland, pilot Lindsay Hart has had some unique experiences. One dark and stormy night over Longreach was particularly memorable.
Read moreOutback adventure ends with flight home by the Flying Doctor (QLD)
You never know when you might need a service you've never used before. That was the situation for Luke, a senior corporate executive in Brisbane, whose brief adventure in the outback led to his first call to the Flying Doctor.
Read moreInternational Paramedics Day (SA/NT)
On International Paramedics Day, we acknowledge all the paramedics, patient transport officers and ambulances officers, who work for and alongside the RFDS across SA/NT.
Read moreFrom selling spare parts to flying planes (QLD)
When Dave Collins finished school he didn’t have ‘the grades or ability’ to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. Then a half-an-hour trip with a mate changed his life for good.
Read moreBringing a smile to rural and remote Queensland (QLD)
Senior Dental Assistant Kaylah Sinclair says she understands that for many, going to the dentist is a dreaded experience. That’s why she takes great pride in ensuring RFDS patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment and leave with a smile.
Read moreParamedic turned patient: Sonia's story (SA/NT)
Paramedic turned RFDS patient Sonia's Strong was airlifted by RFDS SA/NT.
Read moreParamedic turned patient: Sonia's story (SA/NT)
Paramedic turned RFDS patient Sonia's Strong was airlifted by RFDS SA/NT.
Read moreRFDS Doctor educating youth to ‘Survive 25’ (QLD)
After working in emergency departments for almost 15 years, Dr Katrina Starmer has seen her fair share of trauma.
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