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Broome RFDS crews float a labour of love at Shinju Festival

Check out our legendary and artistic Broome crews representing at the 2019 Shinju Matsuri Festival float parade!

Cowell volunteers raise $3,600 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of Cowell volunteers has raised $3,600 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Cowell community over the past year.

Five Flying Years: Federation CEO Martin Laverty Departs

We wish Dr Martin Laverty, former Federation CEO, all the best in his new role as the Secretary General of the Australian Medical Association (AMA).

Clare's story

Medical emergencies don't wait for good weather. Five-year-old Clare discovered this first-hand when her appendix threatened to rupture during one of the worst floods in North Queensland history.

Mental Health in the Bush: Access a fifth the rate of city

RFDS research published by the Medical Journal of Australia, reveals more about mental health in the bush and access to mental health services.

RFDS and Rio Tinto 'Keep Flynn Flying' with unique $20 fundraising campaign

The Keep Flynn Flying campaign features an augmented reality experience where users will be able to bring RFDS founder Reverend John Flynn to life by scanning his image on the $20 note with their phones.

Vale Tim Fischer

The Royal Flying Doctor Service would like to pay respects to the man from country Boree Creek, who became the Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader of Australia.

Tatiara volunteers raise $55,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of Tatiara volunteers has raised $55,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Tatiara community over the past year.

Naracoorte volunteers raise $140,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $140,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Naracoorte community over the past year.

Millicent volunteers raise $40,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $40,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Millicent community over the past year.

Mental Health Funding for Royal Flying Doctor Service

Celebrating Our Nurses

"You're not just donating money to a cause; you're saving a life." 

30th Outback Car Trek raises over $1.5 million for the Flying Doctor

Charity car rally, the Outback Car Trek, reaches an incredible milestone.

Tim's Story