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HCF extends support for the Flying Doctor
More detailsA rural lifeline: Jo's story
As increasing emotional stress pushed outback station owner Jo French to breaking point, her family made a life-saving phone call.
Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End
On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.
Relief for roadhouses
Get insight into how the RFDS provides support and medical care to outback roadhouses through 'fly-in' clinics.
Loretta's lasting legacy
The RFDS Central Operations Board was proud to acknowledge Loretta Reynolds with Life Membership for her long-standing contribution to the organisation.
Making Marree: Behind the scenes
"World Class Health Care: Under a Sky Full of Stars" is a short documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the making of the new RFDS Marree Community Health Service.
Tour the Territory
Two iconic Australian stories. One iconic location. There is no better place than the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility to see, experience and learn about the Flying Doctor’s rich history.
Delivering the 'vinest' care: Winery donates to the RFDS after family airlifted
When Kirsty Balnaves decided to give to the Flying Doctor on behalf of her family’s winery, she had no idea the impact of her donation would be felt so close to home.
International Nurses Day
On May 12 each year, the world takes opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses makes across all healthcare settings.
World Pilots' Day
April 26 marks World Pilots’ Day – a day where we celebrate and recognise the many contributions of pilots who safely connect millions of passengers around the world every year.
Rural mum's rare scare
When pregnant mum Anna Nunn woke up with an earache on her remote station, little did she know she was in for the shock of her life.
From pups to planes: meet the man behind the mask
Meet RFDS Trades Assistant Dave Rose, who spends hours each day at our Adelaide Base keeping our aeromedical fleet clean and safe from COVID-19.
Keeping the Flying Doctor flying: February 2022 fundraising recap
Despite challenging COVID-19 restrictions during the back end of 2021, RFDS Auxiliaries and Support Groups together with the wider community went above and beyond to help keep the Flying Doctor flying.
RFDS volunteers awarded for exceptional service
At the end of 2021, RFDS Central Operations was honoured to present four Meritorious Service Awards, which recognise exceptional service by volunteers to the Flying Doctor.
RFDS marks official launch of Marree Community Health Service
Deputy Premier of South Australia Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP officially opening the RFDS Marree Community Health Service
RFDS Patient Transfer Facility to enhance safety and care in the Riverland
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to build a dedicated Patient Transfer Facility in Renmark, the first of its kind in the Riverland.
