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RFDS calls for help to assist cardiac patients (QLD)
Cardiac emergencies account for almost 25 per cent of all patients transported by the Flying Doctor. And keeping so many critically-ill patients safe in the air requires constant access to a vast and costly range of cardiac monitoring medical equipment and supplies.
Read moreFrom patient to RFDS apprentice engineer (QLD)
As a baby Sam Bruce was rushed to Brisbane, now he's on the other side of the spectrum, working as an apprentice for the RFDS (Queensland Section).
Read moreDavid the unstoppable (QLD)
It will take more than a life-threatening brain aneurysm to stop David from running on.
Read moreTouchdown on paramedic career (TAS)
RFDS Tasmania farewells a truly amazing aeromedical team member with Ambulance Tasmania intensive care flight paramedic Nick Chapman finishing up after 38 years in the job, the last 10 in aeromedical at the Launceston base.
Read moreRFDS Western Operations pilot Jake Walsh marks flying milestone (WA)
Captain Jake Walsh has become WA's third RFDS pilot to join the '500 club' - achieving 500 hours flying time on the first-of-type aeromedical Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet.
Read moreLatest Flying Doctor Pilot born for the skies (QLD)
A love for the bush, a frequent flying mother and snake bite to the leg have all led to a young pilot landing his dream job with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
Read moreQueensland Government signs new partnership with Royal Flying Doctor Service (QLD)
The Queensland Government has secured world-class aeromedical care for Queenslanders through a new 10-year inter-hospital transfer partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
Read moreDoc's new chapter (SA/NT)
When Dr Yaritji Green completes the new Australian General Practice Training Program, she’ll join a growing breed of doctors known as Rural Generalists – or “GPs Plus”.
Read moreBundaberg Flight Nurse completes outback rotation (QLD)
The challenges presented in delivering remote healthcare during COVID-19 have resulted in a rewarding opportunity for one Bundaberg-based flight nurse.
Read moreCOVID-19 (NSW/ACT)
Throughout this crisis, we are unwavering in our mission to deliver the finest care to the furthest corner.
Read moreRFDS crews represent at 2021 Rottnest Running Festival (WA)
There was more to spot than just quokkas on Rottnest Island over the weekend with RFDS crews volunteering to provide first-aid care to Rottnest Running Festival participants.
Read moreZaviah's story (NSW/ACT)
"For children in Bourke it is nearly a five-hour drive to Dubbo which would mean an overnight stay for families who would have to take time off work and take the children out of school just to see a dentist."
Read moreFlying Doctor Community Transport is set to expand its service right across Victoria. (VIC)
RFDS Victoria is proud and excited to announce that it will be expanding its successful Community Transport service into eight new sites across Victoria from 2022.
Read moreRFDS celebrates very special patient anniversary 40 years on (WA)
If it wasn’t for the Flying Doctor I hate to think what the outcome would have been for John, or me. The staff were just wonderful and I have such a special memory of them.
Read moreGibb Challenge wheels in funds for the WA Flying Doctor (WA)
They came, they saw and they conquered! Congratulations to all who participated in the 2021 Gibb Challenge and for raising vital funds in support of the WA Flying Doctor.
Read moreRFDS appeals for Christmas donation (QLD)
This year, Nikiha and Matt Davies will celebrate Christmas with healthy twin boys, now almost two. But if it wasn't for an emergency transfer by the RFDS (Queensland Section) when Nikiha was 25 weeks pregnant, the couple may not have been so lucky.
Read moreYour donation will keep the Flying Doctor flying this Christmas (SA/NT)
Keep your Flying Doctor flying by donating to RFDS Central Operations
Read more'Most Reputable' Charity for 2020
The Royal Flying Doctor Service takes out 'Most Reputable' charity in 2020 Reptrak Survey
Read moreRFDS and Fortescue announce new aeromedical helicopter service for WA (WA)
In an Australian first for the Flying Doctor, a five-year partnership with Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) will see two EC-145 helicopters integrated into the RFDS WA fleet.
Read moreRFDS encourages Queenslanders to help protect one another (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is ready for an increase in COVID-19 activity across rural and remote communities but is encouraging Queenslanders to do their part.
Read moreRFDS Victoria launches new Facebook page (VIC)
RFDS Victoria has launched its own dedicated Facebook page to highlight the stories and people that make up the Flying Doctor in Victoria, supporting positive social connection across the state.
Read moreBendigo chosen as second base for Flying Doctor Memory Lane (VIC)
Bendigo was chosen as the base of our second Memory Lane vehicle because of its central location for regional Victoria, as well as for the Flying Doctor’s strong historical connection to the area in regards to patient transport and primary health services.
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