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The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children
More detailsMental health training meets the outback
The RFDS recently launched Mental Health First Aid training for remote communities, providing practical skills for outback residents and workers to support family and friends.
Oceans to Outback: RFDS national fundraiser generates more than $1 million
More than 5,700 eager Australians participated in Oceans to Outback, the RFDS’s very first national fundraising fitness challenge. You won't believe how much was raised and the distance covered!
‘Tis the season for staying safe
This festive season, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is urging Queenslanders to prepare for the unexpected and stay safe no matter where they live, work or travel.
Remembering Frank England OAM
The RFDS extends its deepest condolences to the family of one of the Flying Doctor's most dedicated supporters, Mr Frank England OAM.
‘Donate’ a Christmas gift that saves lives
Are you looking for a great Christmas solution for that hard-to-buy-for person? Donate a Christmas gift that saves lives this Christmas.
Flying Doctor reaches new heights with groundbreaking flight simulator
The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Adelaide Base – a groundbreaking portable flight simulator – has officially landed.
Announcing New Board Chair, Tracey Hayes
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to announce the appointment of Tracey Hayes as the new Chair of the Federation Board.
RFDS WA crews pause for Remembrance Day
This Remembrance Day, Royal Flying Doctor Service crews across Western Australia paused at 11am to reflect on the price that Australia and countries around the world have paid through wars and conflict since the First World War.
Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association Raises Funds for the WA Flying Doctor
Community support was strong for the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA and Dolly’s Dream at the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) conference held in Broome last month.
Sod turned on world-class RFDS Aviation Training Facility in Bundaberg
Construction has officially begun on a new world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg.
Finalist in 2022 Australian Podcast Awards
The Flying Doctor Podcast has just been announced as a finalist (in two categories) in the upcoming 2022 Australian Podcast Awards
Flying Doctor Wellbeing expands to Victoria’s Bass Coast
RFDS Victoria is expanding its mental health service to the Bass Coast Shire to help address the region’s significant lack of accessible mental health support.
#60 BAM! The ambulance hit a roo. Kate, in labour, held her breath...
Kate Napier lived on a remote cattle station and was expecting her second child. She was supposed to move into town four weeks early, but life got in the way and a week out from her due date, she went into labor and was more than 150km from the hospital.
Turosi Giving raised $120,000 for RFDS
At their recent charity ball, Turosi Giving raised a record high donation for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Purchase an RFDS gift that makes a difference this Christmas
Support the Royal Flying Doctor Service this Christmas by purchasing a gift from our shop. All proceeds help us to be there for people who live in the furthest corners of Western Australia and need our care the most.
