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Flying Doctor Speech Therapy expands to the Loddon and Buloke Shires. (VIC)

In partnership with Inglewood District Health Service and East Wimmera Health Service (EWHS), Flying Doctor Speech Therapy has expanded to the Loddon and Buloke Shires of Victoria.

"I was one who always thought; It won't happen to me."

"I did ask family to donate to the Flying Doctor instead of buying me get well gifts, however I also wanted to leave a gift. A thank you for their dedication. I had never met these people before my accident, and yet they saved my life."

Meet Port Hedland Flying Doctor Sanjeet Chana (WA)

“As a Brit working in Australia for the first time, the Gibb River Road sits as a must-see, an iconic route in an amazing part of the country. I’m really looking forward to staying at cattle stations, visiting remote communities and meeting the people who live there.

The full reach of Flying Doctor care (QLD)

For a pregnant, first time mother moving to remote north west Queensland, the importance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) could not have been more evident for Ebony Robertson.

Transforming health care for communities across the country (VIC)

The October edition of 'Going the Distance' will be hitting letterboxes very soon. In it, you'll find more inspiring stories from our Flying Doctor community.

AEDs delivered for Outback Hearts

National sponsor TAL has part funded the distribution of defibrillators to all medical chest holders in Outback South Australia.

RFDS raises its voice on hearing loss in country Australia

Hearing loss affects some 3.6 million Australians and is predicted to more than double by 2060 in line with Australia’s ageing population.

Expanding Hearing Screening And Treatment In Remote Australia

A new collaboration between Hearing Australia and the Royal Flying Doctor Service will see innovative hearing screening tools adopted and rolled out across the country as part of RFDS primary health care clinics to remote areas.

Adventure turned into tragedy at Dolerite Gorge (TAS)

The only thing Skrollan remembers as she fell into the gorge was hurting her rib cage, seeing the floor getting closer - then she hit the back of her head on a sharp stone.

Outback Survival Tips (QLD)

There are few places on earth as vast, beautiful, rugged or unforgiving as the Australian outback. Be prepared and cautious before you set out on your outback adventure.

Travel outback with peace of mind (WA)

Find out how your Flying Doctor can help you as you are travelling around regional and remote Western Australia for importance peace of mind at the 2021 Caravan and Camping Show.

Sonosite Edge Portable Ultrasound (WA)

Hayley's snake bite scare (QLD)

​​​​Eight-year-old Hayley was crying and in pain. She screamed, “A snake’s bitten me”. Her mum Catherine tried to keep calm, but she couldn’t help thinking, “What if Hayley dies? What if this is part of our story now that we had a daughter who died at eight years old from a snake bite?"

Motor car enthusiasts ride for the Flying Doctor (WA)

The On the Road Again (OTRA) tour are celebrating 10 years of fundraising for their Flying Doctor and are travelling from Northam to York over eight days for the 2020 event.

Dubbo Base prepares for relaunch (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service prepares to step up its services in Dubbo with a new multipurpose facility set to open soon.

Supporter Story: Brian Treloar (NSW/ACT)

Brian, from Cockburn on the border of NSW and South Australia, is a long-time supporter of the Service who recently wrote in and offered some of his u

A message from RFDS South Eastern President Ruth Sandow (NSW/ACT)

2020 is upon us and the opportunities to grow healthcare services in the more remote parts of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section)

Royal Flying Doctor Outback Experience Broken Hill opens their doors (NSW/ACT)

Almost ten weeks after closing its doors to the public due to COVID-19, the Royal Flying Doctor Outback Experience in Broken Hill has reopened.

Committed to a life-giving gift (NSW/ACT)

Garry and his wife Robyn live in Sydney and are long-term regular givers to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Flying Doctor supports sobriety (NSW/ACT)

The Flying Doctor is encouraging people to give booze the boot this October to increase wellbeing and improve mental health.

Five in every hundred Australians knows First Aid – Flying Doctor says that needs to change (NSW/ACT)

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A day in the life of a roving dentist for the Flying Doctor (WA)

Meet RFDS Western Operations dentist Dr Steve Hill who delivers oral health care to some of the most remote communities in Western Australia.

Five-year-old's RFDS dash to Perth (WA)

5-year-old Esperance boy Emmett Buckley relied on the RFDS after badly fracturing his elbow at school.

Isla's new sponsors help keep Goldfields safe (WA)

Isla's new sponsors help keep Goldfields safe

Show time for the Flying Doctor (WA)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is delighted to again showcase its life-saving work and support the state’s largest annual community event - the 2019 IGA Perth Royal Show.