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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW
More detailsClose the Gap Day 2023
National Close the Gap Day is a day of action for Indigenous health equality that aims to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.
Close the Gap Day 2023
National Close the Gap Day is a day of action for Indigenous health equality that aims to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.
Outback Queensland town becomes first to trial emergency airstrip lanterns for RFDS
From above, Eulo looks as if it simply doesn't exist — a cluster of small buildings barely visible from the air, swallowed up by red dirt and mulga trees.
First Flying Doctor Community Transport site in Gippsland announced
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RDFS) Victoria is delighted to announce a new partnership with South Gippsland Hospital to expand its Flying Doctor Community Transport service into the community of Foster and surrounds.
Share a video of your adventures and win $10,000!
Find out how you can win our Outback Explorer competition with $10,000 cash, GoPro HERO11 Black Minis and an Adventurer Rescue Swag up for grabs!
RFDS Victoria hosts health roundtable in Robinvale
The 2023 Robinvale Health Roundtable was an opportunity to discuss Robinvale's health care needs, and how we can collaborate and create better health outcomes for the community.
RFDS establishes national partnership with Isuzu UTE.
RFDS establishes national partnership with Isuzu UTE.
New major national partnership with Isuzu UTE Australia
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has established a multi-year national partnership with Isuzu UTE Australia (Isuzu UTE).
#62 It was too late to get to hospital, and the baby was in breech
Sam Shearer is the registered nurse at the NSW Health White Cliffs Clinic, and works with and alongside the RFDS regularly.
#61 Sarah had a double-lung transplant, while her husband and daughter waited anxiously...
When Kaysee was a young teen, her mother was diagnosed with a severe genetic lung condition, that without a lung transplant, would kill her. In Flying Doctor Podcast episode #61 Kaysee tells the story of her amazing, strong and courageous mum.
Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story
Gasping for air. Down on all fours. Shannon was clinging to life in one of the most isolated places in the world.
Five times revived: Richard's story
Richard is lucky to be alive after his heart stopped five times in the searing summer heat of the South Australian desert.
From single shots to single engines: Apprentice Ashley's story
Ashley Lewthwaite has recently exchanged espresso machines for aircraft engines, kickstarting his journey to becoming a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the RFDS in Darwin.
