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#73 A toddler wasn't breathing well and was shades of white and blue
Back in 2008, Jason was working for Rio Tinto at Jabiru, in the Kakadu National Park in the NT. In this interview we delve into the dramatic story of how his young son was saved, despite storms, a rapidly approaching nightfall, and a toddler who was not breathing well.
Read more#99 Leanne was struggling to breathe before she lost consciousness
When her asthma symptoms were at their worst, Leanne was struggling to breathe and actually thought 'she was going to die'.
Read moreBrought back to life... twice: Colleen's story (SA/NT)
Richard thought he’d lost the love of his life when his partner Colleen’s heart stopped not once, but twice, in the middle of the night.
Read moreBrought back to life... twice: Colleen's story (SA/NT)
Colleen Pickering suffered anaphylactic shock in Andamooka, SA.
Read moreFamily holiday gone wrong (QLD)
Ryan and Niki have always been supporters of the Flying Doctor yet never imagined that one day their own daughter would become a patient after being bitten by a shark.
Read moreEnabling life in rural Queensland (QLD)
Life on remote cattle stations may be tough, but the RFDS (Queensland Section) is continuing to ensure that access to the finest care is one less worry for families across Queensland.
Read moreMessage from the Chair, Dr Saranne Cooke (NSW/ACT)
RFDSSE Chair, Dr Saranne Cooke discusses the year that was
Read moreMessage from the president (NSW/ACT)
Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, lives at Pimpara Lake Station, 200km north of Broken Hill. Like many other farmers in far western NSW, Ruth and her family are dealing with one of the worst droughts on record. Here, she shares her experiences and personal photos of what she’s seeing on the land.
Read moreMessage from our President (NSW/ACT)
Read a message from President of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) - Alex Scamps
Read moreFlight Map
A flight radar map showing in real-time, Flying Doctor planes in the air, that are providing vital aeromedical services to country Australia.
Read moreDr Saranne Cooke reflects on the 2022-23 year (NSW/ACT)
Dr Saranne Cooke reflects on 95 years of the RFDS in NSW.
Read moreSMART strategies, tools, helping people overcome addiction (NSW/ACT)
Addiction comes in many shapes, and it remains on ongoing challenge for people from all walks of life. This is why the Royal Flying Doctor Service is investing in trained staff and programs to help people understand and overcome their addiction issues.
Read more#119 How a baby brown snake flew Eddie from Uluru to Alice!
A random encounter with a baby brown snake in a hotel hallway, sent Eddie flying from Uluru to Alice Springs!
Read moreA 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 moreCare at your fingertips: Bushlink is here! (SA/NT)
The RFDS has launched Bushlink – a dedicated online bookings platform for primary health patients in SA.
Read moreDr Jet soars into Condobolin to help community (NSW/ACT)
Since arriving in Condobolin at the start of 2025 to work at the RFDSSE Medical Services clinic, Dr Jessica Driver-O'Keefe has been warmly embraced by the community.
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.
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