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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW

26 Mar 2026

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20 Aug 2024

The RFDS WA achieves accreditation

We are proud to announce that the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has achieved Nation Safety and Quality Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).

19 Aug 2024

Celebrating Hardy’s First Year, thanks to you!

Celebrating Hardy’s first birthday was joyous, made even more so because his birth was life-threatening.

19 Aug 2024

People like you rising up to the challenge!

Betty and Dinah walked to bring better health to the Outback.

19 Aug 2024

Our Dental Van and team are powered by you

Our Dental Van and team are powered by you and your support. Thank you!

16 Aug 2024

Urgent help for little Millie

When six-month-old Millie had her first febrile convulsion at their remote cattle station the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) was there to guide her mum every step of the way.

15 Aug 2024

Twenty thousand smiles can’t be wrong

Twenty thousand mouths are a lot of teeth and gums to treat but that’s the exact number the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mobile Dental Unit have racked up over more than eleven years of service.

15 Aug 2024

#104 Greg was lucky to survive a stroke while surfing

Greg was enjoying his regular morning surf when a stroke suddenly paralysed the 72-year-old 'mid wave'.

11 Aug 2024

RFDSSE recognised as Rural and Remote Health Employer of the Year

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) won the Rural / Remote Health Employer of the Year at the National Rural Health Alliance Awards for our work across the RFDSSE Medical Services practices in Warren, Gilgandra and Condobolin.

08 Aug 2024

A day in the life with the Flying Doctor: Jessie’s bite-sized experience

After spending a decade as a dental hygienist in a previous life, Jessie Burling, was given the chance to go back to her roots with the RFDS Oral Health team.

08 Aug 2024

RFDS Victoria’s New Simulator Officially Launched at Sheepvention

RFDS Victoria’s is proud to officially launch our new simulator at the 2024 Sheepvention Rural Expo in Hamilton.

08 Aug 2024

#103 Never mess with a Mulga! Ben's paralysing tale.

This is the story of 'Mulga Ben' - an experienced outback adventurer, who came off second best after wrestling a Mulga Tree near Alice Springs.

07 Aug 2024

Embracing change and changing lives, one smile at a time

When George Chen, Principal Dentist of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section), left his longstanding clinic position to join the RFDS, he was instantly captivated by his new role.

06 Aug 2024

More than $380,000 raised at Topdrill's Annual Charity Sundowner

The RFDS sincerely thanks Topdrill and the more than 500 attendees at this year’s Resources Industry Charity Sundowner for raising over $380,000 for two crucial Goldfields charities.

05 Aug 2024

Dental Health Week (5-11 August)

This week the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia is acknowledging Dental Health Week.

02 Aug 2024

A familiar name takes flight

In celebration of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) 15-year partnership with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the public was invited to help name a RFDS aircraft.