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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW
More detailsFlying Doctor banks on Westpac in new major partnership
Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has welcomed Westpac as its new Banking Partner in supporting the delivery of critical healthcare services.
New era for Mount Isa as integrated medical support takes flight
Today marks an historic day in patient care across Queensland’s North West with the official opening of the new LifeFlight/Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical hub.
Territory-first Virtual Emergency Care trial for pastoralists
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) will trial an innovative Virtual Emergency Care model on remote cattle stations across Central Australia and the Barkly, improving access to life-saving care in emergencies.
Royal Flying Doctor Service – Serving NSW for 90 Years Saving lives in the bush and billions for the
At Parliament House on 18 March 2026, the Royal Flying Doctor Service commemorated nine decades of service to 1.8 million people across 80 locations in rural and remote NSW and appealed to keep the Flying Doctor flying.
RFDS delivers four billion-dollar impact amid record demand
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA (RFDS) is delivering twice the value of the funding invested in its operations, according to a new independent report, amid record demand for its services.
Three-year commitment to keep the Flying Doctor flying
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is proud to announce additional funding in continuation of our long-standing partnership with Hancock Agriculture.
Championing equitable healthcare for women in remote NSW
Flying Doctor champions equitable healthcare for women in remote NSW – delivering essential services many communities would not otherwise have.
RFDS balances the scales
This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) hosted its annual International Women’s Day Reception in Brisbane, reaffirming its commitment to supporting women across the state.
Meet Dr Pip
Dr Pip Baker grew up on a dairy farm in northern Victoria and graduated in Medicine from the University of Adelaide.
Splash of gratitude
With roads closed and the weather too dangerous to fly, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) battled delays before transferring Joseph.
Meet Dr Ben
In August 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service opened its first bricks-and-mortar GP clinic, the RFDS Goldfields Health Centre in Kalgoorlie. Dr Ben Banwait is the Medical Director and Business Manager.
A legacy of service
Few families embody the spirit of the Flying Doctor quite like the Winchcombs.
Special Delivery
Australia’s youngest surviving baby was born 4,000 kilometres from home – and the only way little Stevie could be flown back to Perth was by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Flight for recovery
Kickboxer Danial Williams has faced plenty of tough opponents in the ring, but he met his hardest adversary when he crashed his car into a towering Karri tree in the South West last year.
Safety paramount as RFDS (Queensland Section) accredited IS-BAO III
Safety and Quality is a cornerstone of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) values and its commitment to the highest operational standards has again been recognised with stage three re-accreditation under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).
