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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW
More detailsThe Regional Operations Centre: Where it all begins
The crew in the Regional Operations Centre make crucial decisions every day to ensure the smooth retrieval of patients. Coordinating nearly 30 patient transfers daily across the state requires quick thinking and expertise.
Skin clinics take off in outback Queensland
RFDS Dermatologist, Dr Stephen Andrews, is travelling across south-west Queensland to provide skin cancer surveillance and management to those living remotely.
$3 million in miles: Meet our inspiring 'Oceans to Outback' participants
This October, the Flying Doctor once again challenged people across the country to walk, run or ride and raise funds. Find out how much was raised and meet participants with inspiring RFDS stories.
Rural recognition for the RFDS
The RFDS's very own Dr Ishani Kaluthotage was recently named Rural Registrar of the Year for her contributions to rural and remote health care.
Medical chests and pharmacy - the perfect match
This year the RFDS welcomed its first pharmacist, Elizabeth Doran, to the organisation as RFDS Medical Chest Service Lead.
Year in Review Message from our Chair Saranne Cooke
RFDSSE Chair, Dr Saranne Cooke, shares her highlights from 2023-24.
A driving force: Peter Kittle Motor Company increases support for RFDS SA/NT
Renowned Australian car dealership Peter Kittle Motor Company recently guaranteed its commitment to rural and remote health and wellbeing, signing a new three-year agreement with RFDS SA/NT.
Royal Flying Doctor Service Receives Prestigious Innovator Award for Electronic Health Record
In an outstanding achievement, the RFDS has been honored with the Rural/Remote Health Innovator of the Year award for its groundbreaking Electronic Health Record Project.
Remembrance Day: Honouring Heroes in Healthcare
As we observe Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served, fought, and gave their lives for our freedom.
How the RFDS Saved the Circus
"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Royal Flying Doctor Service" - Tom Slater, SuperSillyUs Circus talks about the lifesaving flight he was blissfully unaware of.
Reason to smile: Senex partnership delivers essential dental services for regional Queenslanders
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) welcomes an additional $300,000 over the next three years from Senex Energy to help fund more Mobile Dental Services across Wandoan and Theodore.
RFDS Local Hero Awards back for 2023
Nominations are open across Queensland for the RFDS Local Hero Awards, as the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) looks to unearth more of the state’s unsung heroes.
Charleville Base celebrates 80th anniversary
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) marks the momentous 80-year anniversary of its Charleville Base, the longest servicing base in Australia.
#71 Philip Chalker and his seeing-eye dog Sally chat with the Flying Doctor podcast
Philip lives in regional Victoria with his seeing-eye dog Sally. A few years ago Philip had to get laser surgery on his only eye that had partial sight, and needed help to get to the hospital and back again, so the Royal Flying Doctor Service patient transport service assisted him.
From outback dream to lifesaving team: Bob and Helen's RFDS story
In the heart of the Queensland outback, Bob and Helen, have woven their own chapter into the rich tapestry of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Charleville Base.
