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Caring for the Riverland, from the ground up (SA/NT)
Riverland Patient Transfer Facility Appeal 2022
Read moreCreating connections in the Cape (QLD)
This Mental Health Week we reflect on the success of the Horse Wisdom Equine Assisted Learning Program and how it is changing lives for people in Cape York.
Read moreRFDS promises Above & Beyond towards centenary (WA)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched its 2024 – 2028 Strategy, entitled Above & Beyond.
Read moreMore than emergency healthcare — RFDS Field Days (QLD)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Field Days are just one of the many ways people in rural and remote areas can access the Flying Doctor’s life-saving treatment.
Read moreBecoming a Flying Doctor (QLD)
For Dr Shaun Francis there was no defining moment that inspired his career. Instead, it was a culmination of things — his rural upbringing, interest in human biology, and desire to work as part of a high performing team, in a high-pressure environment — that led him to where he is today.
Read moreA day in the life with the Flying Doctor: Jessie’s bite-sized experience (SA/NT)
After spending a decade as a dental hygienist in a previous life, Jessie Burling, was given the chance to go back to her roots with the RFDS Oral Health team.
Read moreShared history (WA)
It’s a true legend of the bush that inspired the Reverend John Flynn’s vision to create what eventually became the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Read moreEnabling life in rural Queensland (QLD)
Life on remote cattle stations may be tough, but the RFDS (Queensland Section) is continuing to ensure that access to the finest care is one less worry for families across Queensland.
Read moreShirley's Sliding Door (SA/NT)
RFDS airlifted Shirley Mclean following a health emergency at Mungerannie
Read moreLeave a Bequest (SA/NT)
Leaving a gift in your Will ensures that the RFDS can continue to support healthier and happier Australians no matter where they live, work or play.
Read moreBalancing life in the outback (QLD)
RFDS Mental Health Clinical Lead Donna is mentoring our team of mental health clinicians while helping people in South-West Queensland.
Read moreMental Health Week 2023 (TAS)
Mental Health Week is a national campaign held in October each year to create awareness of and engage in discussion around promoting mental health and wellbeing. The theme for Mental Health Week ’23 is ‘Awareness, Belonging and Connection’ and this article focuses on Youth Mental Health.
Read moreThe Flying Nurse (WA)
Lisa Killian is an RFDS Primary Health Care Nurse based in Broome. She has lived in the Kimberley and central Australia for the past 14 years, working in a variety of nursing roles.
Read more#109 Why Farmer Brendan swam the English Channel…twice!
After struggling with his mental health, Broken Hill grazier Brendan Cullen started long distance swimming on Menindee Lakes, as preparation for his 2022 swim across the English Channel.
Read moreThe legendary jackaroo retires his beloved tractor (QLD)
As Sam Hughes steps away from his iconic bright orange 1957 Chamberlin 9G tractor, it feels like the end of an era. But while this might be the last time we see him with his tractor, it’s far from the end of the Travelling Jackaroo’s journey.
Read moreBlackwater to Brisbane with a delicate delivery (QLD)
When Shannon Smithwick's waters broke suddenly, she needed the help of the Royal Flying Doctor Service to transport her from Blackwater to Brisbane. At only 31 weeks pregnant with twin girls, Shannon required expert care to ensure she could safely give birth to her two daughters.
Read moreSmall patient, big complications: Ratna’s story (SA/NT)
More than a thousand kilometres stood between young mum Ratna Wilis and the hospital that could help her newborn son.
Read moreCalling all Flying Doctor Podcast Fans!
The Flying Doctor Podcast is a testament to the spirit of mateship and resilience. Running for over three years, across 11 seasons and 106 episodes, the podcast has become a significant part of the RFDS brand. It’s been a platform to share the extraordinary stories of Australians from every state, f
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