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27 May 2021

Sorry Day

Observed annually on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.

27 May 2021

Turning passion into action: National Reconciliation Week

In marking National Reconciliation Week, it is with great pride that we share with you stories from our crews who give their everything, every day, to provide the finest care to our patients who live in the furthest corners of WA.

27 May 2021

Reconciliation Week Ways to Get Involved

Some great suggestions on ways to educate yoursef and support Aborigina & Torres Strait Islander artists this Recocniliation Week

26 May 2021

Flying Doctor Memory Lane officially launches in Victoria

Following a successful donation drive back in February, RFDS Victoria’s new palliative care service, Memory Lane, launched this week.

26 May 2021

Reconciliation Week Virtual Film Festival

Attend a Virtual Indigenous Film Festival featuring some amazing Indigenous films and interactive Q&A sessions after each film

26 May 2021

Flying Doctor extends whole-of-life care through new palliative care program

For the first time in its history, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is now trialing specialised palliative care services for people living in rural and remote Queensland.

25 May 2021

RFDS' flying ICU a saving grace for Pilbara family

"I don't know if I could live here and raise a family without the RFDS," - Tom Price woman Amy Padfield.

25 May 2021

Tribute to RFDS pioneer the late Melva Stone AO

Melva Stone AO will always be remembered as a pioneer in the history of the RFDS in Western Australia.

18 May 2021

RFDS Launches new local Facebook Pages

We have so many stories to share! Follow our new Facebook pages in your local area to hear more about what we do in your state or territory!

11 May 2021

RFDS Victoria launches new Facebook page

RFDS Victoria has launched its own dedicated Facebook page to highlight the stories and people that make up the Flying Doctor in Victoria, supporting positive social connection across the state.

10 May 2021

Public support needed for new Flying Doctor Base

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is taking the next step in its statewide infrastructure plan, announcing today its plans for a new aeromedical base to service regional, rural and remote Queensland.

07 May 2021

RFDS Toowoomba Patient Transfer Facility officially opened

A new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) patient transfer facility was officially opened at Toowoomba City Aerodrome in May.

07 May 2021

Flying Doctor Day set for take-off

Help fly us further this Flying Doctor Day as we celebrate 93 years of providing an essential 'mantle of safety' to all who live, work and travel throughout Western Australia on Monday 17 May.

06 May 2021

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