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The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children
More detailsCWA NSW calls for ongoing core funding to Royal Flying Doctor Service
RFDSSE thanks CWA NSW for its strong leadership and advocacy, following the endorsement of an urgent motion calling for ongoing core funding for RFDS.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Rural Doctors: RFDS, Belmont Hospital and ACRRM Partnership in Acti
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is continuing to strengthen Australia’s rural medical workforce through a partnership ACRRM, with a recent engagement at Belmont Hospital (part of Hunter New England Local Health District).
Roy's Ride - 1300km for the Flying Doctor
When Roy Butler heard about our Lighting the Way Flare Tour, not only did he offer a message of support for our legacy in NSW, but he also offered his time, a motorbike and three days on the road advocating for remote and regional communities.
RFDS Tasmania Board Chair Named Tasmania’s Governor
RFDS Tasmania proudly congratulates Caroline Wells on her appointment as the 30th Governor of Tasmania, recognising her outstanding leadership, distinguished service, and unwavering commitment to the Tasmanian community.
When a baby can’t wait: Inside the work of Flight Nurses
On International Day of the Midwife, 5th May, we’re recognising the exceptional Flight Nurses working in RFDSSE, most of whom are dually qualified in emergency nursing and midwifery and maintain both skillsets in some of the most complex and remote environments in the country.
Innovation, Partnership and Purpose: Inside the 2026 RFDS National Partnerships Event
Last week, our national partners came together to see firsthand how the Royal Flying Doctor Service is changing what is possible for communities like this.
RFDS midwives nurturing new life
For Liz Arnold, becoming a midwife was something she was quite literally born for.
RFDS and RAA forge new roads in community partnership
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) has welcomed RAA as a Community Partner, providing critical funding to support the RFDS’s aeromedical training simulator.
Celebrating the Flying Doctor at Tassie's historic hangar
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is marking 98 years of delivering life-saving healthcare across Australia with a community celebration held inside one of Tasmania’s most historic aviation spaces.
A breath of good fortune: Ron's story
For avid traveler Ron Wilson, hitting the road and heading out bush in his caravan is the ultimate bliss. But this time last year, he almost didn’t make it home.
Tony thought he was going to die
Tony was attempting to fix tyres on his truck on a remote roadside outside of Brewarrina. A routine job. Then the truck suddenly collapsed on him. The weight crushed his legs. He was pinned beneath 15 tonnes of metal.
From melodies to mechanics: How apprentice engineer changed tune
RFDS apprentice engineer Isabella Burgess traded melody for mechanics by packing up and moving to Alice Springs.
Trusting our gut: Early screening in focus at Far North SA health camp
The Flying Doctor touched down in the remote community of Kingoonya last month, empowering local men to take care of their health.
Fly-ins not dampened by flood
As record rain swept across cast areas of Australia earlier this year, the RFDS joined emergency service partners, combatting flooded towns, closed roads and airstrips to deliver critical health care and supplies.
You turned distance into pure relief for Judy, and she is so grateful
Judy is so grateful that she was able to get to the specialist care she needed when her hip unexpectedly dislocated while caravanning near Cobar.
