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The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children
More detailsChair's Message
When delivering healthcare in rural and remote areas it is important to be ready for anything because you never know what you will be faced with.
Ruth’s a champion for the Flying Doctor
In the remote landscapes of rural NSW, Ruth Sandow’s story with the Royal Flying Doctor Service unfolds as a testament to determination and community spirit.
The innovation that shaped today
Celebrating 96 years of service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) continues to provide vital healthcare services to those living in regional, rural and remote Queensland.
#91 Station boss Carol's helicopter hit the power line and hit the ground
Carol Godfrey, managing a large pastoral property in SW Queensland, survived a near-fatal helicopter accident in 2011 while herding cattle. Her experience reshaped her perspective, embodying her mantra: you can do anything you put your mind to.
Australian Government shores up RFDS Primary Healthcare and Dental Services for Rural and Remote Aus
The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes the Australian Government’s Budget announcement of an additional $71.3 million over 3 years to support the delivery of essential health services to rural and remote Australians
Flying Doctor Day 2024
On 15 May 2024, the RFDS will celebrate Flying Doctor Day and 96 years of proudly providing emergency aeromedical and essential health care services to the Australian community.
The best of both worlds
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Leanne Ashbacher celebrates International Nurse’s Day and Mother’s Day combined.
RFDS tackles tobacco use with Cancer Council NSW
RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW
#90 A single dad, a sailboat, two girls and a wheel barrow
For two years, single dad James and his daughters Halle and Isla sailed along WA's coast on 'Salty Jocks', embracing remote schooling and fishing. In an inspiring move, James pushed his daughters 500km in a wheelbarrow to support RFDS's Oceans to Outback fundraiser.
RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopter two year anniversary
Today marks two years since the RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopters joined the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA fleet.
SMART strategies, tools, helping people overcome addiction
Addiction comes in many shapes, and it remains on ongoing challenge for people from all walks of life. This is why the Royal Flying Doctor Service is investing in trained staff and programs to help people understand and overcome their addiction issues.
Leanne's Story
Leanne and her husband Darren were taking their new campervan back home to Exmouth when a medical emergency almost cost Leanne her life.
A passion for nursing sees a career take flight
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Flight Nurse (Midwifery) Stacey Clayworth has spent the last decade taking to the skies of Queensland, providing care to those who need it most.
#89 Tired, toilet, thirsty, thinner - Emma's young son ticked all the boxes for Type 1 diabetes.
When Emma Turner first discovered her seven-year-old son, Fred, had Type 1 diabetes, they were living in the middle of nowhere. But after Fred's symptoms suddenly became life-threatening, Emma found herself sitting next to the pilot in the cockpit of an RFDS plane, with her gravely ill son on board
