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The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children
More detailsFlying 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.
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.
Glencore supports RFDS Mount Isa crew in enhancing emergency care
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa aeromedical team have the ability to deliver enhanced emergency care thanks to a generous donation from Glencore Mount Isa Mines.
An outback nightmare: Lil's story
With blood splayed across the white tiles of her bathroom, Lil’s family and friends arrived to what looked like a scene from a horror movie.
Former NT Administrator appointed Flying Doctor Deputy Chair
RFDS SA/NT has appointed former NT Administrator Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO to Deputy Chair of its Board.
The Flying Doctor Podcast Wins Best Branded Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards 2024
The Flying Doctor Podcast has done it again! With over 600,000 downloads and 118 episodes, this beloved podcast has just been crowned Best Branded Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards 2024.
2024 NT Year in Review
Your Flying Doctor exists to support healthier and happier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. Check out our 2023/24 NT Year in Review.
#118 A Postmaster's pocketknife & a Doctor's outback dash to save Jimmy Darcy!
How a postmaster's pocketknife and a determined doctor's outback dash to save a dying stockman, changed Australian history.
Mother-to-be Helen's emergency flight to Perth
First time mother-to-be Helen did everything right throughout her pregnancy this year. She hung up her riding helmet and was taking extra care around the horses. But one hot February morning, a regular day at the stud took a dramatic turn.
The Mannion family are so grateful to you!
Thanks to you, our services are a true lifeline for the Mannion family.
Introducing NT low-acuity services
The Flying Doctor’s newest retrieval service is now fully operational in Darwin and has already supported a number of Territorians to safely return home after hospital stays.
Royal Flying Doctor Service WA celebrates major achievements at 2024 AGM
The RFDS WA held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at our Jandakot headquarters where the 2023-24 Financial Report and Annual Report were presented for formal endorsement by the Board.
#117 Ryan nursed himself back from his own heart attack
Remote area nurse Ryan Franks saved his own life after suffering a heart attack in Coral Bay.
Dr Saranne Cooke reflects on the 2022-23 year
Dr Saranne Cooke reflects on 95 years of the RFDS in NSW.
Construction milestone at Mount Isa aeromedical base
Construction of the new $31.8 million LifeFlight and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mount Isa base is approaching the halfway stage with some exterior walls going up in place in the past week.
