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Flying Doctor launches RFDS Local Hero Awards (QLD)
The Flying Doctor is calling for nominations for the inaugural RFDS Local Hero Awards, to thank and acknowledge those outstanding individuals who tirelessly and selflessly support the work of the Service in their region.
Read moreRFDS helps deliver first baby born in Richmond in 15 years (QLD)
Jess Harvey was 35 weeks pregnant when she awoke in the middle of the night with contractions at home, two hours from her nearest town. The RFDS was soon called to assist, and not long after baby Darby arrived.
Read moreKeeping remote community safe during COVID-19 (WA)
It’s the beginning of March and the Kimberley region remains unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. Elsewhere around the globe and in some parts of Australia, the threat of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading.
Read moreStrengthening Indigenous health workforce will help Close the Gap
Creating more opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals to develop skills through clinical placements will help foster cultural safety in health care services.
Read moreFuture of aeromedical care ready for take-off with launch of first B360 aircraft (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has unveiled the first of a new fleet of aircraft which are set to revolutionise aeromedical care in Australia.
Read moreIn hot water: Louis' story (SA/NT)
When a quiet day out on an outback lake went terribly wrong, Louis was left clutching his lifeless leg, calling out to mates for help. That's when they called the RFDS.
Read moreTimewarp Trivia a success for all generations (SA/NT)
More than 600 trivia buffs tested their general knowledge in the Flying Doctor's second online quiz fundraiser spotlighting music, film and cultural touchstones throughout the decades.
Read moreDarcy's Horse sculpture to raise vital funds for the WA Flying Doctor (WA)
A sculpture celebrating the Royal Flying Doctor Service will be on display in the Dexus lobby. “Darcy’s Horse” by WA artist Troy Morrison will be auctioned to raise vital funds for the RFDS.
Read moreWomen take the lead at Flying Doctor bases (NSW/ACT)
Two dynamic women have taken on new leadership roles with the Flying Doctor: Kendall Graham has been promoted to Base Manager at Dubbo Base and Kate Parnell has joined us as Mascot Base Manager in Sydney.
Read moreNew clinical bags for RFDS frontline crew in WA (WA)
Spurred on by the advent of COVID-19, the RFDS in Western Australia has collaborated with Perth's leading canvas supplier Total Canvas to streamline and transition all RFDS medical bags to boost patient care and efficiency.
Read moreThe Flying Doctor is the safety net for all outback Aussies (NSW/ACT)
“I think making regular gifts to the Flying Doctor is so rewarding, it’s such a great organisation and such a worthwhile cause.”
Read moreNine-year-old reunited with workers who saved his life (QLD)
Joshua Bacon was set into panic mode when his fearless nine year-old son Jake, suffered a heart attack and collapsed unconscious on the soccer field last year.
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 moreA Star in the night sky (QLD)
You will find an RFDS Flight Nurse on every one of our flights. They are the best of the best, and are elite specialists in their field.
Read moreFlying high for the RFDS: Meet rotary pilot Jim McGuire (WA)
“Working with the RFDS, we get to assist people often when they need it most and I can’t think of any better way to spend my day at work,” Jim said.
Read morePaws for thought (SA/NT)
Pembroke School's latest donation of hand-stitched teddies is helping to make circumstances a little more bearable.
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 moreMeet the team: Line Pilot (SA/NT)
Find out more about working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations. We talk to Line Pilot Heather Ford.
Read moreRFDS proud to support Broome vaxathon (WA)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) WA together with our key health partners on the ground in Broome helped to facilitate a special COVID-19 ‘Vaxathon’ over two days this week.
Read more2021 RFDS Queensland Hero announced (QLD)
Kate and Justin Boshammer have been crowned the 2021 RFDS Queensland Hero after turning their unimaginable grief into life-changing fundraising efforts to help others.
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 moreNational Workplace Giving
Learn about how you, as an employer or employee can support the Royal Flying Doctor Service
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 moreRFDS in WA celebrates International Women's Day 2023 (WA)
RFDS in WA celebrates International Women's Day 2023
Read moreCelebrating Our Nurses (NSW/ACT)
This quarter we celebrated International Nurses Day. To mark this important date, we chatted to two of our nurses about how they got into nursing.
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