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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW

26 Mar 2026

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27 Sep 2025

Aunty Joyce Crombie’s gift to become an important centrepiece

A powerful new artwork by respected Aboriginal Elder and artist Aunty Joyce Crombie was today donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Longreach Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

26 Sep 2025

New RFDS Scholarship Gives UTAS Students a Front-Row Seat to Rural Health

A new RFDS Tasmania scholarship is giving University of Tasmania (UTAS) Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science students the chance to be part of vital rural health services.

26 Sep 2025

Fly-in vaccines help fight flu and fever

The RFDS recently partnered with major beef producer AACo to deliver a fly-in vaccination clinic to workers at Brunette Downs Station, NT.

25 Sep 2025

Their undefeatable commitment and your persistent kindness

Meet our incredible Emergency Retrieval team whose regular ongoing cutting edge training wouldn’t be possible without your support.

22 Sep 2025

Landing fees waived means big savings for the RFDS

The Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) has again thrown its support behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) by waiving over $135k in landing fees at Hervey Bay and Maryborough airports.

22 Sep 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has 20 million reasons to thank Ergon Energy Retail customers

Twenty-five years of working alongside the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has seen Ergon Energy Retail staff and customers raise more than $20 million.

19 Sep 2025

RFDS crews upskill on trauma training

Doctors and nurses from across the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and LifeFlight networks gathered across the state last week to upskill on essential trauma training.

18 Sep 2025

RFDS Tasmania Honours Lindsay Millar OAM

In a touching tribute to a man whose life has been defined by service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania has renamed its education simulator the "Lindsay Millar OAM", celebrating Lindsay’s remarkable 60 years of dedication to the organisation.

18 Sep 2025

You gave Jane strength, so she can give back to others

Now Jane is working as a lived experience counsellor giving back to others, thanks to your support.

17 Sep 2025

Keeping kids safe and healthy from the start

This World Patient Safety Day, we share the vital work of the RFDS Primary Health Care (PHC) team in ensuring there’s ‘safe care for every newborn and child’ across Queensland.

15 Sep 2025

Road to restoring the Drover

An iconic piece of Australian aviation history, the de Havilland Drover aircraft, is being carefully restored after spending more than 45 years on display at Mount Isa’s George McCoy Park.

07 Sep 2025

Mr Fix-It in the hangar and at home

As a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Senior Base Engineer at our Brisbane Base, Nick enjoys pulling aircraft apart and putting them back together. At home, his two energetic kids have taught him that, unlike aircraft, life doesn’t come with a manual.

06 Sep 2025

New RFDS community champion all about connections

Victoria Nancarrow is at her happiest meeting people.

01 Sep 2025

Women’s Health: The Essential Check-Up Guide for Every Age

It’s easy to put your health on the backburner—especially when life gets busy. But regular health checks are one of the most powerful ways to take care of yourself, catch potential issues early, and feel confident in your wellbeing.

01 Sep 2025

Tackling women's barriers to healthcare with Tilpa's Women's Health Clinic

Women need tailored, gender-specific healthcare, just like everyone else. In rural and remote communities, where specialist services may require hours, if not days, of travel, this divide can deepen. We help bridge this geographical barrier by providing essential healthcare for women all year-round.