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More details#109 Why Farmer Brendan swam the English Channel…twice!
After struggling with his mental health, Broken Hill grazier Brendan Cullen started long distance swimming on Menindee Lakes, as preparation for his 2022 swim across the English Channel.
Operation Mitchell Plateau
It was a team effort when the RFDS was called to retrieve a woman who broke her leg hiking in one of WA’s most hard-to-reach locations.
Season 3 of RFDS Set to Soar with New Stories and Stunning Locations
Get ready to experience more heart-pounding drama as RFDS returns for Season 3. Inspired by the real-life heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, this season brings new challenges, emotional stories, and breathtaking South Australian landscapes to your screen.
A milestone worth celebrating
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Mount Isa Base.
Country & Westynn
Karratha mum Tui Magner was excited to welcome her first son after having three beautiful daughters. But once her newborn was in her arms, Tui quickly realised little Westynn was not well.
Sod turned on a new Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and the state’s aeromedical healthcare providers will soon operate under the same roof at a new Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport to connect more regional, rural and remote communities to major hospitals and life-saving medical care.
A call to action for safer healthcare
This World Patient Safety Day, the RFDS (Queensland Section) is shining a spotlight on patient safety awareness and the importance of supporting our healthcare systems.
A first for the RFDS
In May, a crew carried out the first aeromedical transfer from a remote fishing community on the Abrolhos Islands, 60km west of Geraldton.
Support for stations
Most farmers, ringers and station hands would know someone who has been helped by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when an ordinary workday in the outback doesn’t go to plan.
#108 Tackling the 'highs and lows' of a toddler with T1 Diabetes
Fletcher Buchanan's parents, Alex and Luke, noticed their toddler was becoming increasingly lethargic and unusually thirsty. But a T1 Diabetes diagnosis was totally unexpected.
Higher perspective
When a dirtbike crash left Jaimen Hudson a quadriplegic at the age of 17, he vowed that it wouldn’t stop him from living a life of purpose and adventure. He adopted the mantra “never waste a day.”
Young ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story
When a bloodied and bruised Amy Kynoch regained consciousness in the back of a speeding truck, she realised her ‘typical’ day at work had taken a disastrous turn. Read more.
The legendary jackaroo retires his beloved tractor
As Sam Hughes steps away from his iconic bright orange 1957 Chamberlin 9G tractor, it feels like the end of an era. But while this might be the last time we see him with his tractor, it’s far from the end of the Travelling Jackaroo’s journey.
QUIZ: Uncharted Territory
How well do you think you know the NT? To help celebrate our 85th year of caring for Territorians, test your knowledge of the Territory and the RFDS with this 10-question quiz!
Meet Dr Deb Molloy
Dr Deb grew up in Ireland and completed her medical training there. Since moving to Australia in 2014, she has worked as a medical officer for the RFDS in NSW and Western Australia.
