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#40 Flight nurse Brendan Devlin has seen it all over his 30-year career
#29 What does a train driver, an earth-shattering headache and a bicycle have in common?
#28 What is the legend of The Motorcycle Pudding?
#26 When Chad was pulled from the pool with no pulse, how was he saved?
#7 How was Jemma’s life saved – along with her newborn?
#30 Why did 9 year old Jake collapse at the tail end of a soccer game and stop breathing?
#73 A toddler wasn't breathing well and was shades of white and blue.
#71 Philip Chalker and his seeing-eye dog Sally chat with the Flying Doctor podcast
#69 Emma's son was sleeping when a snake attempted to eat him
#62 It was too late to get to hospital, and the baby was in breech
#2 How can something the size of a fingernail be so deadly?
#4 How pregnant Michelle dealt with such a life-changing injury?
#5 When crocodiles attack, but no-one is around to help you..
#6 What did Leroy do to save his life, as his blood was draining out?
#8 How do we help the elderly in their very last days with their final wish?
#9 How did David do CPR on himself to stay alive?
#10 How a COVID front-line health worker coped in a hotspot?
#11 How did baby Calvary scare her parents before she was even born?
#12 How Trent the baker almost lost his arm.
#15 How does a city Doctor make it in the bush?
#17 Why is Sam Hughes driving a 1957 tractor around Australia?
#18 What does Amber do when her young son suffers a severe motorbike?
#19 What happens when a baby is born mid flight?
#20 How did Andrew Conlon survive being swallowed by the earth?
#22 Why is your mental approach to cancer so key when it comes to health outcomes and quality of life?
#23 How did an experienced horse rider find herself in a life or death situation?
#25 Young mother, dialysis, and the search for a kidney --- and a second interview:'Billy-the-kid-ney' changes Danni's life
#27 When you fall into a near boiling thermal mud pool in remote South Australia
#55 Allan has seen and done it all — Cattle station man, born and bred
#52 Richard is proof they breed 'em tough in the bush.
#50 A 10-year old boy was snorkelling when a shark attacked...
#49 Even the seasoned riders can sometimes get it wrong
#48 A jackaroo is hemorrhaging in remote NT and his mates have to get him to hospital
#47 A speeding boat full of tourists collides with a rock wall in remote WA...
#46 'Billy-the-kid-ney' changes Danni's life
#44 How was 5-year-old Jack saved after being bitten by a snake?
#43 A highly distressed child was pulling her hair out at night...
#42 How did baby Jenson survive being born 4 months too early?
#63 Family holiday plans changed quickly when 7-year-old Mia stumbled by the campfire...
#61 Sarah had a double-lung transplant, while her husband and daughter waited anxiously...
#58 How did Mack keep himself alive, under a rolled-car, in remote Western Australia?
#57 Helping the governesses that care for station kids
#56 Respect, love and celebration for those we love in their last days
#54 What happened when a drunk 15 year old got behind the wheel?
#53 Richard's rally car rolled, flipped into a tree and plunged 30 metres...
#41 How did they discover and save Peter, when he suffered a crippling stroke?
#39 How do you land an RFDS plane in the dark in the Outback?
#38 A ute rolls on a remote dirt road in South Australia
#37 How does Paul survive a horrible mountain bike accident in remote WA?
#36 A beloved daughter disturbs an intruder and is shot at point-blank range
#34 Courage is served in large quantities at Gilberton Station - ask Prince Charles
#33 A snake in the bed, behind the heater and under the slippery dip
#31 A skydiving lesson gone wrong changes Joe Chiver's life forever
#32 How did hypothermia save John Muir's life?
#13 How The Flying Doctor started, and a priest at a dog fight
#14 How could Rob survive this helicopter crash?
#16 Did John Tully survive when his plane hit power lines?
#21 What does the Archibald, Running of the Bulls & The Flying Doctor have in common?
#1 How did Peter Nunn survive two accidents he shouldn’t have ?
#51 When a Picturesque Hike Turns Out to be Not-So-Pretty
#35 How does a young pregnant mum in remote SA battle cancer?
#3 How did Michael survive burns to more than 60% of his body?
#24 How did passengers save the life of Patrick on a commercial flight?
#117 - Ryan nursed himself back from his own heart attack!
#115 A mercy flight to Townsville was baby Selene's only option!
#113 Annie got a goat stuck in her throat!
#112 Wildflowers, frog tea and a goanna in a hangar!
#110 Student nurse Laura was told she'd never walk or talk again
#108 Tackling the 'highs and lows' of a toddler with T1 Diabetes
#107 Jillaroo Katie's chicken wrangling went wildly wrong!
#104 Greg was lucky to survive a stroke while surfing
#102 Farmer Phil vs a one tonne, charging bull!
#93 Devoted mum and courageous cancer survivor, Julia, has put her heart inside a pocket
#92 Young mum Paige was losing weight, eternally thirsty and feeling tired
#91 Station boss Carol's helicopter hit the power line and hit the ground
#90 A single dad, a sailboat, two girls and a wheel barrow
#89 Tired, toilet, thirsty, thinner - Emma's young son ticked all the boxes for Type 1 diabetes
#88 Ella was 35 weeks pregnant & driving an outback truck when her waters broke!
#87 How did Gayle lose the use of both arms in a farm-accident?
#86 Barry was hanging from his seat belt in the upside down ute.
#85 How do you manage a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis in remote Australia
#84 How did the remote SA township of Marla come to be?
#78 Australia, to the USA, to Kenya and back home again
#74 The song was a gift to her children, in case they lose her
#70 How Sarah's stomach ache almost took her life.
#68 What is the life of a flight nurse actually like?
#67 Greg and his helicopter were a crumpled mess at the bottom of the gorge
#66 Plane on the highway, dress, shopping, and passing on words of wisdom
#60 BAM! The ambulance hit a roo. Kate, in labour, held her breath...
#45 Angels in the Outback - Revisiting the incredible story of Peter Nunn
#101 Following in Squid’s sand tracks #oceans to outback
#119 How a baby brown snake flew Eddie from Uluru to Alice!
#118 A Postmaster's pocketknife & a Doctor's outback dash to save Jimmy Darcy!
#116 How Mick hurt his back on the Birdsville Track
#114 Despite breaking his neck twice, Jaimen Hudson is living his best life
#106 TJ's horse slipped from under him and they hit the dirt!
#103 Never mess with a Mulga! Ben's paralysing tale.
#100 Buckle up! The Flying Doctor Podcast 100th episode takes off!
#99 Leanne was struggling to breathe before she lost consciousness
#98 Murray began bleeding out internally, after he hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike
#97 Kelly was heavily pregnant when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour
#96 Emma's toddler went under both wheels of the 4WD...and survived!
#95 When the nurse becomes the patient. Ann's battle with Stage 4 breast cancer.
#94 Judy found her grandson lying 'flat and unresponsive' in the hallway
#83 Tom collapsed onto his steering wheel and stopped breathing
#82 Melissa's muscles melted and she was unable to walk, talk or move
#81 Dan Hamood was opal fossicking when he fell into a mineshaft
#80 Kate Watched As Her Husband Was Dragged to Shore
#79 Shirley was found unconscious next to her campbed
#77 Dr Katrina Starmer tells how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor
#76 Stephen Peacocke reflects on playing 'flight nurse Pete' in 'RFDS'.
#75 Interview with renowned Australian actor and writer Ian Meadows
#72 How did Steve survive a severe stroke while driving on a remote road?
#65 Jon Steadhead, Jigalong and the Flying Doctor
#64 Heat and dehydration has stopped Richard's heart 8 times...
#59 Glen's dad fell 4-stories and his life changed immediately...
RFDS TV Show Behind the Scenes
Our Mobile Dental Clinic
This is RFDS Tasmania
Courtney's 2021 RFDS Scholarship Experience
From the archive - Flight "South West" c1961
Harriet from RFDS Tasmania's Physical Health Team
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Tasmania delivers physical and mental health services to our rural and remote communities. Often visiting our farmers and graziers in Tasmania's high country for health and wellbeing check ups that would be otherwise inaccessible due to distance and terrain.
Phil and Digger wait for RFDS Tasmania's Mental Health Hub Bus
With most of Tasmania classified as rural or remote, many communities rely on the Royal Flying Doctor Service for essential physical, mental and dental health care.
Our health hub buses travel great distances, on tough roads to reach those who need us, including Phil and his pup, Digger.
The RFDS Tasmania Educational Simulator
Our own educational simulator was acquired in March 2024, with a generous grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund. It lives at our hangar in Western Junction but can be seen making its way across the state visiting schools and community events to demonstrate the work RFDS does all over Australia.
The RFDS Tasmania education program provides a interactive and engaging experience for students. It allows them to hear stories and experience a unique education experience.
RFDS Tasmania's Mobile Dental Clinic
With generous support from Woolnorth Renewables, RFDS Tasmania have been able to reach more communities with a second dental health van.
Delivering vital dental health support to communities on the North West, West, and now North East and East coasts of Tasmania, Central Midlands, Highlands and south down to Dover, we can reduce waitlists across the state and return quality of life to many.
RFDS Tasmania's Mental Health Program
RFDS Tasmania delivered 997 adult and 2,951 youth mental health consultations across 10 local government areas in the 2023/24 financial year.
Birtles & Bean Complete Their Epic Journey raising funds for the RFDS
An extraordinary journey has not only retraced history but also raised over $120,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Daily Telegraph Editor-at-Large Matthew Benns and cartoonist Warren Brown embarked on the Birtles & Bean adventure, following the legendary 1927 trek of Australian explorer Francis Birtles, who became the first person to drive from Darwin to Melbourne in a Bean 14 Sundowner. Birtles, a pioneering motorist, adventurer, and photographer, defied the odds, navigating rugged terrain and vast distances with little infrastructure, proving that the Australian outback could be conquered by motor vehicle.
His journey remains a symbol of resilience, exploration, and the determination to push boundaries—values that continue to inspire Australians today. Matthew and Warren’s journey honoured this pioneering spirit while serving a critical purpose—raising funds to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which has been providing essential healthcare to remote and rural communities since 1928.
Their adventure captured national attention, as they faced their own challenges, from navigating harsh conditions to ensuring their historic vehicle mirrored the authenticity of Birtles’ original trek.
By successfully completing the journey, they not only celebrated Australia’s motoring and exploration history but also contributed to the future of rural healthcare, ensuring that people in the most isolated parts of the country have access to life-saving medical assistance.
For the community, driven by the community
With the assistance of Flying Doctor Community Transport, South Gippsland man, Warren Peart, was able to remain living at home – in the community he loves - whilst undergoing essential, daily cancer treatment 100 kilometres away.
Going Above and Beyond
Securely seated in the back of the RFDS Beechcraft 350 aircraft, Flight Nurse Andie Duronjic is a comforting and extremely skilled presence for patients being transported in the air by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria. She joins the latest cohort of flight nurses inducted into Hangar 85 as the service expands its capabilities to connect even more country Victorians to the care they need.
Building sustainable health models alongside communities
“It started out as a conversation,” Dr Neyland reveals of the Flying Doctor’s acquisition of her GP clinic. “I just thought RFDS would be a good fit for the community.”
“Robinvale is a struggling community in many different aspects, and it was good to have someone who has a purpose about providing services in rural and remote areas and that’s their business model, that’s their core work – I thought it would be a really good fit.”
Prior to acquiring the clinic, RFDS Victoria was already well established within the Robinvale community, offering existing Rural Women's GP, speech therapy and telehealth services.
It had all the makings of a successful service.
Flying Doctor Speech therapist, Lisa Armitage, with Tanika and Paige White
Learning to speak is a critical life skill but unfortunately some children have difficulty or delays with their speech and language development. This can create problems in a child’s ability to communicate, learn and relate to others, as well as with self-confidence and self-esteem. Rural and regional communities often face additional barriers to accessing speech therapy, including limited service availability, long wait times, fees for private services, and significant distances to travel. Despite 30% of Australians living in rural areas, only 4.5% of speech pathology practitioners provide services to rural communities.
RFDS Victoria provides speech assessments, speech development planning and ongoing speech appointments for children in rural Victoria.
Bringing Hopetoun care
For more than twenty-years, Melbourne based general practitioner, Dr Susan Lewis has travelled to Hopetoun - a small agricultural town in Victoria’s Wimmera Mallee region – to give women in the country the choice to see a consistent female GP, close to home.
