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RFDS veteran bids farewell after 34 years: Q&A with Captain Ray Mundy (SA/NT)
After more than 30 years of delivering aeromedical services to outback Australians, RFDS Central Operations’ longest-serving pilot Ray Mundy has hung up his hat.
Read moreA patient's voice for care (QLD)
Today marks World Patient Safety Day, highlighting the importance of engaging patients for patient safety, and as such, elevating the voice of the patient.
Read moreTurning passion into action: National Reconciliation Week (WA)
In marking National Reconciliation Week, it is with great pride that we share with you stories from our crews who give their everything, every day, to provide the finest care to our patients who live in the furthest corners of WA.
Read moreBrisbane Airport: Queensland's link to life-saving care (QLD)
Last year alone, more than 4,250 patients from 63 locations across Queensland passed through Brisbane Airport with the Flying Doctor.
Read moreWalking with Bobby (TAS)
One step at a time, Bobby Young of Scottsdale has been walked through a life-saving regime of physical and mental health strategies so that his kids don't end up without a dad like he did.
Read moreFlying Doctor Day set for take-off (WA)
Help fly us further this Flying Doctor Day as we celebrate 93 years of providing an essential 'mantle of safety' to all who live, work and travel throughout Western Australia on Monday 17 May.
Read moreFlying doctor 'heroes' gave Stewart a second chance at life (NSW/ACT)
Back in April 1981, young jackaroo Stewart Aiken and a mate from the same property were out riding motorbikes. They were about 50 kilometers from home in Western NSW and racing each other back to the property.
Read moreWellbeing Place provides care to those who need it the most (NSW/ACT)
With the drought and COVID-19 pandemic having an impact on livelihoods, we are finding that more and more families in the outback are requesting help.
Read moreRFDS patient calls for support this Christmas (WA)
A Perth mother-of-two who suffered a life-threatening emergency while on holiday in the South West is encouraging Western Australians to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) this Christmas.
Read morePreparing an airstrip
Details on rural airstrip standards and also how to prepare an airstrip for a Flying Doctor landing.
Read moreDream job at the RFDS: Meet Flying Doctor Anthony Rengel (WA)
As a child, RFDS WA Dr Anthony Rengel loved anything and everything to do with flying and would regularly visit Jandakot Airport to watch aircraft take off and land with his father.
Read moreHow you can help light up runways for the Flying Doctor (QLD)
The RFDS is calling for donations towards its Guiding Lights Appeal to help fund the distribution of new airstrip lanterns.
Read moreCutting-edge dental care, no matter where (SA/NT)
The next time you pack a bag for a trip, you may wish to spare a thought for the RFDS Oral Health team.
Read moreAnna overcomes fear with Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)
Going into labour and needing to be flown to hospital wasn’t part of the plan for a quiet weekend away.
Read moreMessage from the Deputy Chair (NSW/ACT)
We are so grateful to have your support in the journey to provide healthcare to outback Australians.
Read moreBaring it all for mental health (SA/NT)
In 2021, the national Naked Farmer movement raised more than $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Wellbeing & Mental Health Service.
Read moreAnita inspired by parents’ generosity (NSW/ACT)
Parents’ love of the outback and giving back motivates Anita to become a Regular Giver
Read moreGarvina is engineering a future to be proud of (QLD)
Garvina Lui is forging her career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice based in Cairns – combining her passion for engineering and the ability to help people.
Read moreA special artwork depicting the RFDS values (QLD)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) are pleased to share their latest artwork that has been created by teen artist, Wudarabin Snider to depict the values of the RFDS (Queensland Section).
Read moreTouchdown on paramedic career (TAS)
RFDS Tasmania farewells a truly amazing aeromedical team member with Ambulance Tasmania intensive care flight paramedic Nick Chapman finishing up after 38 years in the job, the last 10 in aeromedical at the Launceston base.
Read moreMeekatharra Flight Nurse retires after 18 years of service with the RFDS (WA)
After 18 years with the Royal Flying Doctor Service out of our Meekatharra base, we bid Flight Nurse Anna Van Der Werf a fond farewell and happy retirement.
Read moreA unique commitment that will remove isolation as a barrier to lifesaving medical care (NSW/ACT)
Living in an isolated community showed one woman just how important the Flying Doctor is.
Read moreAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Scholarships
The RFDS provide scholarships to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health students undertaking clinical placements in rural Australia.
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