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A day to celebrate our doctors (QLD)
This National Doctors’ Day we speak to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Medical Lead – Telehealth Anna Bowen about our unique services and pay tribute to the commitment, dedication and skill set of our medical officers.
Read more#126 A Beautiful Life. Sophie Smith's Legacy to her Lost Boys
Sophie Smith founded the charity Running for Premature Babies after losing her triplet baby boys in 2007.
Read moreLimb lost, life saved (NSW/ACT)
Leroy nearly lost his life, but it had started as just an ordinary day at work. He was making a delivery to nearby gymkhana grounds, behind the wheel of a buggy with two workmates. This is Leroy’s story:
Read more#125 How baby Indi's early arrival became 'airborne'!
A year after baby Indi was born on an RFDS plane, the Pawson family are Running for Premature Babies.
Read moreFlying Doctor celebrates World Oral Health Day (NSW/ACT)
As we mark World Oral Health Day, it provides a powerful reminder that looking after our teeth and gums is about more than just a bright smile – it's key to our overall health and wellbeing.
Read moreCity GPs invited to support women's health in the outback (NSW/ACT)
RFDSSE provides emergency retrieval services, primary care clinics, GPs and other health services to some of New South Wales' most remote locations.
Read moreRoad to recovery (QLD)
Communities in Far North Queensland and staff from the RFDS (Queensland Section) Cairns Base have united to rebuild from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Read moreStruck down in the desert: Trevor's story (SA/NT)
Despite working for more than 20 years in some of the outback’s harshest conditions, an unbearable stabbing chest pain was unchartered territory for Trevor.
Read moreA father’s special bond (QLD)
Being a father means many things, but for RFDS (Queensland Section) Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Hayden Wilson, being a role model for his daughters is at the top of the list.
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 more#96 Emma's toddler went under both wheels of the 4WD...and survived!
Perth toddler, Parker Galloway, is lucky to be alive. While on a caravanning holidaying with his family, the two-year-old was run over by a 4WD Landcruiser.
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 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
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