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Medical Chests (SA/NT)
RFDS SA/NT Medical Chests enable emergency and non-emergency treatment to be given to people living and working in remote areas
Read moreA student placement with the RFDS led to Mick landing his dream job (SA/NT)
Having grown up in the suburbs of Melbourne, working as a mental health clinician in the Central Desert of Australia is a whole new world for Mick Keane.
Read moreA first for the RFDS (WA)
In May, a crew carried out the first aeromedical transfer from a remote fishing community on the Abrolhos Islands, 60km west of Geraldton.
Read moreYarning with the 'Flying Doctor mob' (SA/NT)
As a silent mental health crisis continues its deepening hold in the remote heartlands of Australia, the RFDS is trying to stop it in its tracks.
Read moreOutback Survival: Snakes and Snakebites (QLD)
Snakebite first aid can be very effective if done quickly.
Read moreAeromedical Retrievals (WA)
Our aeromedical retrieval service ensures we are there for our patients wherever and whenever they need us
Read moreA visual commitment: The story behind our NAIDOC-inspired uniforms (SA/NT)
Four years ago, we partnered with two South Australian Aboriginal artists to launch a major artwork and uniform piece inspired by the remote communities we serve. This NAIDOC Week (7-14 July), it remains a source of pride for our crews in SA/NT.
Read moreGifts in Wills (QLD)
Gift in wills are critical in ensuring the Flying Doctor can serve Queenslanders for decades to come.
Read moreNew RFDSSE Head of Motoring Events, Matthew Tosolini, to start in July 2025 (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Tosolini to the newly created role of Head of Motoring Events. Matthew will take the reins of the Outback Car Trek from 2 July 2025.
Read moreFrom outback dream to lifesaving team: Bob and Helen's RFDS story (QLD)
In the heart of the Queensland outback, Bob and Helen, have woven their own chapter into the rich tapestry of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base.
Read moreRaising kids in the bush (QLD)
Mt Surprise mum, Kate Terry, shares how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has helped her this Mother's Day.
Read moreOur founding nurses (QLD)
Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate our dedicated aeromedical and primary health care nurses who continue to adapt, innovate and advocate for better health access and outcomes across Queensland.
Read moreRFDS thankful for Fraser Coast Regional Council support (QLD)
In the past year, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical team helped more than a thousand sick or injured patients from the Fraser Coast region reach the care they needed.
Read moreRFDS provides relief following natural disasters (QLD)
As many parts of Queensland resume natural disaster recovery efforts, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is providing support to reassure communities that they are not alone.
Read morePowering dreams and life-saving care (NSW/ACT)
For Flight Nurse Jackson Dowling, working with the RFDS has always been his “dream job”.
Read moreHenry’s family needed the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
Henry’s family needed the Flying Doctor.
Read moreBuilding the future of outback healthcare through student placements: Six weeks as a Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) welcomed Emma, a final-year medical student from Flinders University for a six week placement.
Read moreGlencore supports RFDS Mount Isa crew in enhancing emergency care (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa aeromedical team have the ability to deliver enhanced emergency care thanks to a generous donation from Glencore Mount Isa Mines.
Read moreIt's Flu Season: RFDS encourages public to get vaccinated (NSW/ACT)
As New South Wales enters 2025's ‘flu season’, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is urging the public to help slow the spread by getting vaccinated this autumn and winter.
Read moreMini plane inspires big donation (WA)
When aeromodeller Andrew Herzfeld set out to build a replica Rio Tinto Life-Flight PC-24 jet, he dreamed of using it to fundraise for RFDS WA.
Read moreBehind the scenes tour gives Narellan Rotary Club great appreciation of our work (NSW/ACT)
Visit to Dubbo Base shows long‑time supporters the work of the Flying Doctor.
Read moreOld Scars, New Strength: Sandy's Story (SA/NT)
Sandy overcame a life-changing injury but that was only the beginning of the battle.
Read moreProtecting a special pocket of Australia: Health care meets conservation (SA/NT)
Stationed at the intersection of Australia’s three central deserts, the challenges of accessing health care loom large for Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary managers, couple Luke Playford and Dr Annemarie van Doorn.
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