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“A job like no other”: Retrieval Doctors in awe of their rewarding work

RFDSSE Retrieval Medical Doctors share what it is like working for the aeromedical organisation. 

RFDS CEO receives Australia Day Honours

#48 A Jackaroo is hemorrhaging in remote and NT and his mates have to get him to hospital

Early last year Chris and Betty Katsogiannis received a call from their son Nicholas, who was in remote NT and had a post-operative bleed that he was unable to quell. This started a desperate dash to Tennant Creek hospital, many hours away.

#34 Courage is served in large quantities at Gilberton Station- ask Prince Charles

Lyn French is no stranger to accidents and injuries on her remote North Queensland property and in this episode, we walk in her shoes and learn of the adventures and challenges at Gilberton Station.

RFDS Australia's Most Reputable Charity

The RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has once again ranked first in the Charity Benchmark 40 by Charity RepTrak - and has done so for 11 of the 12 years that the study has been conducted.

Did you know that the RDFS has an online shop with an amazing range of products?

Buying your gifts at our online DocShop and help families and communities in outback Australia to receive critical healthcare.

RFDS supports flooded Kimberley communities

#37 How does Paul survive a horrible mountain bike accident in remote WA?

The Flying Doctor Podcast: Paul Fiddes is a fit and experienced rider, but his competitive nature got the best of him in the Cape to Cape mountain bike event a few years ago...

The flights you don't want to be checking onto this new year

New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for people to let their hair down and celebrate with family and friends -- and this year that is something we all look forward to.

Santa won't be the only red-belly in the sky this Christmas

Please celebrate safely and take a well-earned break this Christmas.

The RFDS in WA sees an increase in calls for help early this festive season

The Royal Doctor Service of WA (RFDS) has seen an increase in calls related to accidents in regional WA during the past week.

RAP Year in Review

We are very proud to present our first Reconciliation Action Plan ‘Year in Review’ report.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service launches country bakeries awards

RFDS Victoria is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural country bakery awards, which have been voted for by Flying Doctor road crews.

#20 How did Andrew Conlon survive being swallowed by the earth?

Ten years ago, Andrew fell into a mine shaft in Western Australia and sustained serious head injuries which left him with epilepsy.