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Royal couple lights up RFDS Dubbo Base (NSW/ACT)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the RFDS Dubbo Base and revealed the name of the new aircraft. Read all about the exciting day here...

Courtney's Story (NSW/ACT)

“You don’t realise how remote it is out there until you need help. It was spectacular to watch the Flying Doctor in action.”

Lightning Ridge Support Group earns big returns for the RFDS (NSW/ACT)

The first recycling scheme in north-west NSW has pulled the community together and exceeded its own expectations for fundraising for the RFDS.

John says "Thank You" (NSW/ACT)

Without you, John wouldn’t have been able to attend his daughter’s wedding.

Hitting the road to bring healthcare to the outback (NSW/ACT)

Michael Kelly tells: ‘Why I will always support the RFDS’

Cycling sisters supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service in outback communities (NSW/ACT)

Two NSW women are venturing into the Australian bush and cycling from Nowra to Nymagee to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Patient Story - Tarryn Vallance (WA)

“You hear about the RFDS, but you never think you’ll need them. But without them, I wouldn’t be here today.”

Flying Doctor Edi's Story (WA)

"Many of the patients we pick up are suffering from chronic health issues and are in dire need of specialist care.

Charles' Story (WA)

“The medical staff on board kept my heart going to keep me alive on the flight to Jandakot where I was conveyed to Fiona Stanley Hospital to get a pacemaker fitted.

WA Flying Doctor throws open doors for Open Day at Jandakot base (WA)

Come along and view our aircraft and meet with the Flying Doctor team of doctors, flight nurses, pilots, engineers and operations staff at the Jandakot Open Day held on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-4pm.

Mums and bubs rely on the Flying Doctor (WA)

Women's Health Week: Health issues related to pregnancy, birth and newborn babies are among the most common reasons the Flying Doctor is called for assistance in WA. RFDS flight nurse Ashlee Blood says it's an incredibly humbling experience being there women in such a life-changing event.

Flying Doctor says ‘we’ve got your back’ after Tibooburra fire (NSW/ACT)

Two RFDS medical teams attended and evacuated the injured from the scene of a fire in the northwest corner of New South Wales. Our assistance didn’t stop there, with mental health teams providing a longer-term commitment of support to a community in crisis.

Your support can mean the difference between life and death in remote communities (NSW/ACT)

For 10 years Kathy struggled to live a normal life. She suffered debilitating and unexplained pain in her pelvis, lower back and abdomen, and felt extremely tired. Eventually she was diagnosed with severe endometriosis and almost died when she developed rare complications from her treatment.

Rio Tinto staff supported by the Flying Doctor (QLD)

Mental health education is vitally important for those living and working in remote areas such as Far North Queensland.

Flying Doctor First Aid

Always call triple zero (000) in case of emergency and to note down the Flying Doctor Emergency Numbers for the areas you are travelling.

Keeping Queensland's mums safe (QLD)

“I saved some of my pocket money for you to use when other people get hurt like my mum.” So ends the beautiful letter we recently received from 8-year-old Brielle Bowen, one of our youngest supporters.

My fundraising trek (TAS)

“Walking the five days of the Larapinta trail to raise funds for the RFDS, was an amazing experience.”

When a day of celebration turns to a day of fear (QLD)

It’s not uncommon for players to play their heart out in a footy grand final. Nick Morton on the other hand, may have taken the adage a little too seriously.

60 years since RFDS took flight in Tasmania (TAS)

Brian Scanlon joined the St John’s Ambulance Service cadets in Hobart when he was 11 years old and little did he know that he would go on to play a part in a historic event for Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania when it made its first official flight on September 14, 1960.

A day in the life of the Outback Mental Health Team (QLD)

Hard work pays off for latest Flying Doctor Flight Nurse (QLD)

Hard work, dedication and a firm belief in quality healthcare for all has driven Elizabeth Ferrier the newest flight nurse for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) to get back in the air.

National Standards update (VIC)

RFDS Victoria’s voluntary participation in the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (National Standards) compliance assessment is fast approaching, with the auditing process commencing in late February 2020.

Your impact this Flying Doctor Day (WA)

Your support on Flying Doctor Day helps us prepare our frontline crews for whatever situation they may face.

Kaleb's story (QLD)

Kaleb was just 10 days old when his heart started to fail. He needed emergency heart surgery to survive. But he was stranded with his mother Lori, as their isolated hometown was surrounded by flood waters.

Emergency RFDS transfer in south-west (QLD)

One of his best mates is a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), but Donald Truss never expected that he’d require an emergency transfer himself.