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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW

26 Mar 2026

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20 Dec 2024

Wendy takes the win

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the 2024 Outback Explorer Competition winners.

18 Dec 2024

Call for airstrip owners to assist the RFDS

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched an awareness campaign in regional Western Australia to improve safety for patients and crews at small airstrips.

11 Dec 2024

The Murray’s are forever thankful

This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our Dubbo base and reflecting on our incredible stories of lives saved.

11 Dec 2024

The RFDS committed to the Best for the Bush – in partnership with the Australian Government

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to have yesterday signed a long-term Strategic Partnership with the Australian Government until 2031-32, cementing the shared commitment to together improve the health of people in rural and remote communities.

10 Dec 2024

Helping nurses to become midwives

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is offering midwifery scholarships to registered nurses to help them gain the qualifications they need to become a flight nurse for RFDS.

06 Dec 2024

Life-saving medical care through our volunteers

For over 50 years, Jenny has volunteered as an RFDS Clinic Coordinator hosting the clinics on her property. Jenny’s dedication to her community is nothing short of inspiring.

05 Dec 2024

#120 Flying dentist Dr Vai is changing the face of outback oral health

Flying Dentist Dr Vai and his team are changing the face of outback oral health.

04 Dec 2024

Wellbeing Garden in Broken Hill takes shape

Visitors to the Broken Hill Wellbeing Place will soon feel an even more calming presence thanks to the creation of a cultural garden.

03 Dec 2024

Our Robin Miller Scholarship Recipient

Over her ten-day internship, Tessa assisted in the retrieval of 27 patients, flew to 14 locations in Western Australia, from Albany to Derby and flew over 18,000km in RFDS PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft.

02 Dec 2024

Sophie’s commitment to families in the bush

Sophie has seen firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to accessing medical care in the bush. That is why she is a monthly donor to RFDS.

02 Dec 2024

Royal Flying Doctor Service Announces New Federation Chief Executive

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is proud to announce Emma Buchanan has been appointed as the new Federation Chief Executive, starting mid-February 2025.

28 Nov 2024

#119 How a baby brown snake flew Eddie from Uluru to Alice!

A random encounter with a baby brown snake in a hotel hallway, sent Eddie flying from Uluru to Alice Springs!

27 Nov 2024

Enhancing efficiency in delivering the finest care

The RFDS (Queensland Section) Operations Control Centre (OCC) celebrates its second year of success.

26 Nov 2024

Flying Doctor Outreach Care Program to close 31 March 2025

Our Flying Doctor Outreach Care Program was established in May 2021 to deliver community-based activities that supported mental health and wellbeing in communities across East Gippsland affected by the 2019/2020 bushfires.

26 Nov 2024

Allan’s lifelong commitment to families in the bush

Having generously supported us for more than 21 years, Allan has big-heartedly chosen to leave a gift in his Will.