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RFDS 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.

RFDS 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.

RFDS 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.

Bendigo 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.

All about Aaron (NSW/ACT)

As the unofficial mascot, Fly Dog Aaron loves being part of the RFDS!

Royal Flying Doctor Outback Experience Broken Hill opens their doors (NSW/ACT)

Almost ten weeks after closing its doors to the public due to COVID-19, the Royal Flying Doctor Outback Experience in Broken Hill has reopened.

Equal access to vaccines in our regions (WA)

As we mark NAIDOC Week 2021 (4-11 July), we acknowledge the efforts of our frontline crews in partnership with our health partners in providing COVID-19 vaccinations to protect remote communities.

RFDS pilot celebrates 20 years helping Queenslanders (QLD)

A flight with his high school teacher has manifested into a rewarding, 20-year career as a pilot with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for Captain James Williams.

We couldn’t do it without people like Stan (NSW/ACT)

After needing the services of the Flying Doctor, Stan Mikolajski was determined to give something back

Focus on mental health critical as pandemic drags on (NSW/ACT)

Find out how the Flying Doctor is working to improve mental health through lockdowns and the vaccination rollout

New experience and new territories for RFDS (NSW/ACT)

Find out why shearing sheds, hotels and sporting grounds have played such a big role in the work of the Flying Doctor during 2021.

A new chapter in RFDS history (WA)

The RFDS in Western Australia is excited to be the first Australian State to integrate helicopters into our service to meet the evolving health needs of regional Western Australians.

RFDS Celebrates Ninety-One Years

Ninety-one years ago today, the Australian Inland Mission Aerial Medical Service was formed. Two days later the first ever Flying Doctor took flight. Today we celebrate how far the RFDS has come over the past nine decades, and we consider what else needs to be done to further Flynn's vision.

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A promise delivered: 2020 in review (SA/NT)

We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes the “Great Pilgrimage” (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes a squadron of 26 vintage aircraft in a “Great Pilgrimage” from New South Wales to Queensland to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic first flight of 1928.

A small boy’s rescue by his heroes (NSW/ACT)

“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."

Listen to your heart this World Heart Day (NSW/ACT)

People with cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 and going on to develop severe forms of the vir

Acknowledgement of Country

You can be a part of launching National Reconciliation Week 2021 by taking part in the National Acknowledgement of Country. We are asking people all across Australia to acknowledge the land they live, work, learn, and socialise on and share it on social media

Prioritising health in rural Queensland (QLD)

For 18 years, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Nurse Manager Jo Mahony has been a driving force in supporting rural communities through every high and low.

Townsville nurse retires after 13 years (QLD)

Mr Cole, who last week retired from his role as Flight Nurse and Midwife with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), believes there is no more satisfying way to earn a living than by helping others.

Twists of fate in the corner of the state (NSW/ACT)

With broken ribs and two punctured lungs, Wayne needed the Flying Doctor fast.

Bushfire Recovery Wellbeing Service (VIC)

Throughout COVID-19, RFDS Victoria continues to deliver mental health and wellbeing to rural communities over the phone and via telehealth.

"I'm 26 weeks pregnant. It's too early to give birth." (NSW/ACT)

Juarne was in labour at only 26 weeks pregnant.