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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW
More detailsNew RFDS facility opens at Busselton
A new purpose-built facility has officially opened at Busselton-Margaret River Airport for RFDS and St John WA crews.
Celebrating our first RFDS Cairns Ball
More than 250 guests from Cairns and Far North Queensland dressed in their best to celebrate the Flying Doctor and the resilience of the community following the floods.
#95 When the nurse becomes the patient. Ann's battle with Stage 4 breast cancer.
Ann Rahn has always dreamt of becoming an RFDS Flight Nurse. But in the midst of Australia's Covid pandemic, Ann’s life took a wildly unexpected turn.
Carol's story
Carol didn’t realise she had been bitten by the snake until she became very unwell about 15 minutes later.
RFDS promises Above & Beyond towards centenary
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia (RFDS WA) has launched its 2024 – 2028 Strategy, entitled Above & Beyond.
Safety net for stranded community
Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Paramedic teams up with the RFDS (Queensland Section) Telehealth team to provide timely medical treatment to a man injured in the floods.
Celebrating the past
Almost 400 supporters, donors, corporate partners, industry stakeholders and representatives from government came together at the Plaza Ballroom to celebrate RFDS Victoria’s annual Going the Distance Gala Dinner.
Forever grateful for the Flying Doctor
Queensland artist and mother of two, Michelle, is forever grateful for the RFDS service which saved her son’s life during a remote road trip to explore Channel Country.
Coen local named 2024 RFDS Queensland Hero
A dedicated healthcare advocate working to help people die with dignity has been named the 2024 Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Queensland Hero.
The heartbeat of Coen
In the small town of Coen in the Cape York region, resident and Primary Health Care Administration Officer Jodi Hamilton has become renowned for her compassion, empathy, and unwavering support for those in the community.
Woolworths shoppers dig deep to support the Flying Doctor
The annual Woolworths in-store fundraising campaign in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has proven a big success across Queensland and northern New South Wales, raising over $155,000.
#94 Judy found her young grandson lying 'flat and unresponsive' in the hallway
Judy knew that time was critical for her unconscious grandson, but every ‘frantic few minutes felt like a lifetime.
#93 Devoted mum and courageous cancer survivor, Julia, has put her heart inside a pocket
Despite plenty of setbacks and heartbreak along the way, Julia Peterson always knew she wanted to be a mum. So, when her son Taylor decided to arrive into the world 'sooner than planned', Julia and her husband Ryan faced the challenge of a premature baby with the same incredible strength and courage
Thrilling journey across four states awaits participants in Outback Car Trek 2024
Participants in this year’s Outback Car Trek (OCT) will soon embark on a thrilling journey all to raise much-needed funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2024 announced
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ by the Australian Reader's Digest in their Trusted Brands survey of 2024.
