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RFDS and Fortescue announce new aeromedical helicopter service for WA
In an Australian first for the Flying Doctor, a five-year partnership with Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) will see two EC-145 helicopters integrated into the RFDS WA fleet.
Flight nurse reunites with baby delivered in RFDS aircraft
In what was a heart warming reunion, RFDS WA flight nurse Libby Stearne reunited with Katanning mum and baby Spencer who she delivered on board an RFDS aircraft at Jandakot Airport in May.
25 years serving rural and remote Queensland communities
Dr Don Bowley celebrates 25 years of service to the RFDS (Queensland Section). Here, Dr Don reflects on what he describes as a very rewarding career.
Year in Review 2021
In 2020/21 your Flying Doctor posted another highly impactful year of service to its patients and rural and remote communites.
Sarita's Reflections - Placement in Nhulunbuy
Royal Flying Doctor Service Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Scholarship Reflections
RFDS receives international recognition
The Flight Standards Team of pilots ensure the Flying Doctor remains airborne and they have been recognised internationally for their efforts.
It was a dark and stormy night and a baby is on the way
After 15 years with the Flying Doctor in Queensland, pilot Lindsay Hart has had some unique experiences. One dark and stormy night over Longreach was particularly memorable.
RFDS major fundraiser event Gibb Challenge wins prestigious award
The Gibb Challenge, a major fundraiser event for the RFDS, is the winner of the "Best charity or cause-related event" at the 2021 Australian Event Awards and Symposium.
Flying Doctor awarded top honour
RFDS Central Operations Rural Generalist Dr James Padley has been awarded 2021 Rural Registrar of the Year.
Newest RFDS aircraft takes to the sky
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations (RFDS) will proudly unveil the newest member of its fleet in Port Hedland today.
Building a healthy headspace
On Wednesday 6 October, headspace Cairns celebrated headspace day — a national day of support for the mental health and wellbeing of all young Australians.
RFDS buses roll out to boost Covid vaccination rates in rural towns
The Royal Flying Doctor Service mobile health hub buses will hit the road on Monday, October 18, 2021, in partnership with the State Government, to deliver an accessible vaccination option to Tasmania’s rural and remote communities. Find out when it's coming to your town . . .
Why did 9 year old Jake collapse at the tail end of a soccer game and stop breathing?
Joshua Bacon was set into panic mode when his fearless nine-year-old son Jake, suffered a heart-attack and collapsed unconscious on the soccer field last year.
Beachwheels Australia helps Memory Lane go further.
More special journeys have been made possible thanks to the donation of a Sandcruiser and a Sandpiper wheelchair.
