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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW

26 Mar 2026

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03 Jan 2021

24/7 service uninterrupted by Broome base fire

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) is continuing its 24/7 service in the Kimberley despite a fire at its Broome base on Saturday night.

03 Jan 2021

Heather Stott shares the impact of her role as Key Relationships Manager

In her role as Key Relationships Manager, Heather Stott enjoys meeting RFDS (Queensland Section) supporters, and showing them how their contributions are making a difference.

02 Jan 2021

Learn why Flight Nurse Robyn Langton is passionate about her role with the RFDS

RFDS Bundaberg Manager of Clinical and Base Operations, Robyn Langton, says being able to provide remote Queenslanders with the same quality of healthcare to their counterparts in the city is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.

01 Jan 2021

Dr Charles Ellis shares his experience of an emergency flight to save a newborn baby

With almost 20 years’ experience with the Flying Doctor, Dr Charles shares one emergency flight he remembers vividly, the flight to save a newborn child.

01 Jan 2021

Reconciliation Week Reading List

Expand your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievement with this recommended reading list for National Reconciliation Week.

23 Dec 2020

Flying Doctor powers through pandemic with unwavering healthcare delivery

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has navigated 2020 with minimal disruption to its vital healthcare services despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 Dec 2020

Santa won't be the only Red-Belly in the sky this Christmas

Australia-wide, last year between December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 26 (Boxing Day), the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) brought care to 278 people, with a range of illnesses and injuries.

19 Dec 2020

Vale - Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that former RFDS Board chair (2008-2013) and former patron Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery passed away peacefully at home on Friday the 18th of December.

17 Dec 2020

Equitable health access for all Australians

As part of a submission to the Federal Government's Inquiry into Regional Australia, the RFDS has just released a new research paper entitled 'Equitable Patient Access to Primary Healthcare in Australia'.

15 Dec 2020

2020 RFDS Queensland Hero announced

The 2020 RFDS Queensland Hero is Bede Little, a first responder who has also fundraised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

14 Dec 2020

Urgent flight for Albany baby

“Seeing your baby turn blue and struggling to breathe is terrifying,” says Albany mum, Tammy. When four-month-old baby Grace was struggling to breathe, Tammy remained level-headed to provide her daughter with the best fighting chance.

11 Dec 2020

A promise delivered: 2020 in review

We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.

11 Dec 2020

JANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing

Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.

11 Dec 2020

FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic

The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.