Search results
1244 Search results for 'when'
Rio Tinto’s big boost to improve Queensland health outcomes (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and Rio Tinto have announced a new partnership to strengthen health services across regional Queensland.
Read moreDay in the life with Nurse, Izzy (QLD)
For one day, we follow Flight Nurse Izzy Graham, part of a dedicated team flying across southwest Queensland to assist country people in need of medical and healthcare. This is Izzy’s day.
Read moreThank God for the Flying Doctor (QLD)
The French family has lived on Gilberton Station, in Far North Queensland, for more than 150 years. They say they wouldn't be able to live in such a remote location and do what they love if it weren't for the Flying Doctor.
Read morePrivacy Policy
Read the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia’s policy for the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information.
Read moreElla's outback dash (WA)
Ella Reindler is one of very few pregnant women who can say they drove themself to hospital behind the wheel of a prime mover.
Read moreFlying Doctor provides world-class training facilities (NSW/ACT)
World-class flight training facilities mean Royal Flying Doctor Service pilots are ready to fly, rain, hail or shine.
Read moreAustralia Day achievements (SA/NT)
Flying Doctor staff and volunteers were recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.
Read moreMother-to-be Helen's emergency flight to Perth (WA)
First time mother-to-be Helen did everything right throughout her pregnancy this year. She hung up her riding helmet and was taking extra care around the horses. But one hot February morning, a regular day at the stud took a dramatic turn.
Read more‘Healthy Kungkas’: Aboriginal women’s health camp empowers self-screening (SA/NT)
Promoting early detection of cancer was at the heart of RFDS SA/NT’s inaugural Aboriginal women’s health and wellbeing camp held in May.
Read moreDr Christine McConnell retiring after 27 years (WA)
After 27 years’ service at the RFDS WA, Dr Christine McConnell has hung up her stethoscope.
Read moreSnake Safety: How to Avoid and Treat Bites (NSW/ACT)
A snake bite can be frightening, but staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference.
Read moreHow the RFDS Saved the Circus (TAS)
"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Royal Flying Doctor Service" - Tom Slater, SuperSillyUs Circus talks about the lifesaving flight he was blissfully unaware of.
Read moreOutback Heroes: Clonagh Station staff shine (QLD)
Staff from Clonagh Station are being praised for their actions to help the RFDS transport an injured Station Hand in the outback.
Read moreFlying Doctor Day 2024 (WA)
On 15 May 2024, the RFDS will celebrate Flying Doctor Day and 96 years of proudly providing emergency aeromedical and essential health care services to the Australian community.
Read moreSteve's Story: Stroke strikes behind the wheel (WA)
Steve Mogridge was driving on a lonely stretch of the Goldfields Highway when he had a stroke.
Read moreLeanne's Story (WA)
Leanne and her husband Darren were taking their new campervan back home to Exmouth when a medical emergency almost cost Leanne her life.
Read moreTatiara volunteers raise $55,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)
A dedicated group of Tatiara volunteers has raised $55,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Tatiara community over the past year.
Read more#103 Never mess with a Mulga! Ben's paralysing tale.
This is the story of 'Mulga Ben' - an experienced outback adventurer, who came off second best after wrestling a Mulga Tree near Alice Springs.
Read more#105 A brain scan on a plane?! Life-saving Australian Stroke Alliance research.
A brain scan on a plane? The Australian Stroke Alliance is developing portable brain scanning technology for remote patient diagnosis.
Read moreLeia's Story (WA)
As a fly-in fly-out HR professional for 15 years, Leia Piccoli had witnessed many mining colleagues require an RFDS retrieval in a medical emergency. She had never expected to need the service herself.
Read more