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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW

26 Mar 2026

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30 Aug 2025

A fight to save Craig’s life

Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) saved his life.

29 Aug 2025

You made early detection and access to life-saving treatment possible

You made early detection and access to life-saving treatment possible for Daniel.

28 Aug 2025

Music, community and outback spirit unite at the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash

The 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash has once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of community spirit in supporting vital healthcare services across rural and remote Australia, with thousands of festival-goers rallying behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).

28 Aug 2025

New lease on life for the Drover

An iconic piece of Australia’s aviation history, a de Havilland Drover aircraft, is being restored and relocated to the new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mount Isa Base and Visitor Experience Centre.

27 Aug 2025

Rio Tinto’s big boost to improve Queensland health outcomes

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and Rio Tinto have announced a new partnership to strengthen health services across regional Queensland.

26 Aug 2025

Be an Oceans to Outback star like Patric

Inspired by the generosity he saw at the Mundi Mundi Bash, Patrick was motivated to get moving in the Oceans to Outback challenge.

26 Aug 2025

Paula’s remarkable legacy

Paula grew up in a compassionate family and learned early on the importance of caring for others. Those values still guide her most important decisions.

25 Aug 2025

RFDS Goldfields Health Centre officially opens in Kalgoorlie

The RFDS Goldfields Health Centre supported by Northern Star Resources has officially opened at 158 Egan Street Kalgoorlie, delivering much needed general practitioner services to the Goldfields community.

22 Aug 2025

Pilots take to the skies to support the RFDS

More than 30 aircraft will soar across the skies as part of the 12th Outback Air Race to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

20 Aug 2025

Ben Dobbin joins forces with the Flying Doctor

Media personality Ben Dobbin is the latest high-profile name to sign up as a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Lighting the Way Ambassador.

19 Aug 2025

Renewed Commitment to Rural Health: Nicotine Management Program Extended

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania is proud to share that its Nicotine Management Program has been renewed for another two years, thanks to continued support from the Tasmanian Government.

13 Aug 2025

Empowering women's health in Far North SA

Following the success of its inaugural women’s health and wellbeing camp in Oodnadatta last year, the RFDS Primary Health Care Team returned to the Far North once again, this time to Marree, to host a culturally safe camp focused on empowering women’s health.

06 Aug 2025

A day in the life of an RFDS dentist

This Dental Health Week, we speak to our Senior Dentist Lynlee Tatnell about her life on the road offering oral healthcare services to rural and remote communities.

05 Aug 2025

A fortnight by the border for our Dental Team

The RFDS WA Dental Team travels far and wide across our state to support those in need of dental health care. Dental Assistant Molly McKenzie shares her experience on a recent trip to Warburton, near WA's border with South Australia.

05 Aug 2025

Bundaberg Regional Council’s ongoing support for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is pleased to announce another valuable financial contribution from the Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC).