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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW
More details#37 How does Paul survive a horrible mountain bike accident in remote WA?
The Flying Doctor Podcast: Paul Fiddes is a fit and experienced rider, but his competitive nature got the best of him in the Cape to Cape mountain bike event a few years ago...
A life-saving phone call
Jess and Tim Alford knew their eldest son Nick, was not well but had no reason to be overly concerned. Being hours away from a health clinic or hospital, Jess made a routine phone call to the Flying Doctor just to be safe. It was that phone call that saved four-year-old Nick’s life.
Dream career takes flight
From his earliest experience learning to fly, Elliott Johnston had only one dream – to work for the Flying Doctor. Determination and commitment – and an enduring passion to help people – has led to a dream come true for Senior Base Pilot, Elliott.
The flights you don't want to be checking onto this new year
New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for people to let their hair down and celebrate with family and friends -- and this year that is something we all look forward to.
Pilot trades the 'big smoke’ of Queensland’s beef capital for the charm of Charleville
When Terry Latchman first joined the Flying Doctor as a pilot he had every intention of pursuing an outback lifestyle for his family. The journey to his dream wasn’t as straight as the crow flies but now, having made the move, Terry wouldn’t have it any other way.
Emergency nurse takes role of helping people to new heights
Grace Holloway was working as an Emergency Department nurse in Brisbane when the opportunity of a lifetime came up to join the Flying Doctor. A midwifery scholarship from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) encouraged Grace to follow her dream to become a Flight Nurse.
Santa won't be the only red-belly in the sky this Christmas
Please celebrate safely and take a well-earned break this Christmas.
RFDS trialling leading satellite system in outback Queensland
The first of three new permanent Starlink connections has been installed at the Urandangi Health Clinic, aiming to boost connectivity and efficiency for the remote workforce.
Dr Don Bowley OAM’s commitment to remote communities of Western Queensland
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) acknowledges the wonderful contribution of Dr Don Bowley OAM, who is leaving the service after working as a doctor at the Mount Isa Base for more than 26 years.
Falling in love with the outback and the people who call it home
Nurse Neridah King swapped the grape-lined Barossa for Mount Isa with one goal in mind – to improve health outcomes for people living in outback Queensland.
The RFDS in WA sees an increase in calls for help early this festive season
The Royal Doctor Service of WA (RFDS) has seen an increase in calls related to accidents in regional WA during the past week.
More Queenslanders receive healthcare as the Flying Doctor continues to spread its wings
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) provided more than 240 occasions of care across the state each day.
RAP Year in Review
We are very proud to present our first Reconciliation Action Plan ‘Year in Review’ report.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service launches country bakeries awards
RFDS Victoria is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural country bakery awards, which have been voted for by Flying Doctor road crews.
#20 How did Andrew Conlon survive being swallowed by the earth?
Ten years ago, Andrew fell into a mine shaft in Western Australia and sustained serious head injuries which left him with epilepsy.
