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Pilot trades the 'big smoke’ of Queensland’s beef capital for the charm of Charleville (QLD)

When Terry Latchman first joined the Flying Doctor as a pilot he had every intention of pursuing an outback lifestyle for his family. The journey to his dream wasn’t as straight as the crow flies but now, having made the move, Terry wouldn’t have it any other way.

Preparing a patient for transport

Information on how to prepare a patient, when waiting for the Flying Doctor to transport them.

Chopper crash comeback: Alex's story (SA/NT)

Alex Lawrie was just months into his dream job as a helicopter pilot in the NT, when an afternoon scenic flight went horribly wrong. Hear directly from Alex, as he shares his dramatic story.

Little Charleville local shares her RFDS experience for Juiced TV (QLD)

As the daughter of an RFDS Nurse Manager, Eliza grew up knowing all about the RFDS, but when a serious accident occurred, she turned that experience into an incredible feature for Juiced TV.

Flying Doctor saves the day for Reverend (NSW/ACT)

Reverend inspired to become a supporter and make a regular gift after needing our services when he suffered a heart-attack.

Delivering the 'vinest' care: Winery donates to the RFDS after family airlifted (SA/NT)

When Kirsty Balnaves decided to give to the Flying Doctor on behalf of her family’s winery, she had no idea the impact of her donation would be felt so close to home.

When every second counts... (SA/NT)

For a baby born at just 24 weeks, there’s a 40 per cent chance that the baby will not survive.

Badly broken, barely breathing: Phil's story (SA/NT)

When Phil Eley’s motorbike adventure went horribly wrong in the middle of outback Australia, his friends at the scene feared the worst.

Budding pilot sets his sights on a career with the Flying Doctor (NSW/ACT)

While most 15-year-olds are still trying to figure out what they want to do when they finish school, Jack Feher already has it worked out and is attempting to make his dream a reality.

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was terrified! (NSW/ACT)

"When I was diagnosed with cancer, I knew it was going to be a long road ahead, living so far from doctors and the treatment I needed. I was terrified.” – Peter from Lightning Ridge

WA Flying Doctor team delivers baby girl at Merredin Hospital (WA)

Pregnant mum June Woods was returning home to Perth on the Prospector Train when she began experiencing contractions earlier than expected.

When Every Minute Counts (TAS)

Nine-year-old reunited with workers who saved his life (QLD)

Joshua Bacon was set into panic mode when his fearless nine year-old son Jake, suffered a heart attack and collapsed unconscious on the soccer field last year.

Rural mum's rare scare (SA/NT)

When pregnant mum Anna Nunn woke up with an earache on her remote station, little did she know she was in for the shock of her life.

David the unstoppable (QLD)

It will take more than a life-threatening brain aneurysm to stop David from running on.

Emilia's Story (WA)

“The isolation felt extreme in Coral Bay when Emilia was bitten by the snake.”

When young lives hang in the balance (QLD)

For Bundaberg mum, Kelly-Anne, there were no warning signs that something was wrong.

You don't have to battle alone (QLD)

It's all too easy when discussing mental health in rural areas to focus on suicide rates and alarming statistics, when mental health and wellbeing is about so much more.

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision (NSW/ACT)

When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.

All in a day’s work: Keeping Michael alive (QLD)

When Dr Charles Ellis wakes up in the morning, he’s never quite sure what the day will hold. One day he got a call that was life or death.

When a day of celebration turns to a day of fear (QLD)

It’s not uncommon for players to play their heart out in a footy grand final. Nick Morton on the other hand, may have taken the adage a little too seriously.

Supporting our communities (SA/NT)

When the COVID pandemic grounded commercial flights earlier this year, the Flying Doctor stepped up to transport patients, medical specialists, pathology tests throughout Australia's central corridor.

Primary Health in Koorabye (WA)

Broome-based RFDS pilot Bryn James says it is a privilege to be able to assist the people of Koorabye in the Kimberley through our primary healthcare clinics.

Zaviah's story (NSW/ACT)

"For children in Bourke it is nearly a five-hour drive to Dubbo which would mean an overnight stay for families who would have to take time off work and take the children out of school just to see a dentist."

Back on my feet (NSW/ACT)

"When my husband and I split up, I started drinking and that’s where the trouble started.