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#129 From Boots to Scrubs - Chloe's Coo-ee to Country Girls
5th medical student Chloe Campbell is urging young rural women to consider a career in medicine
More detailsThe outback surf club making waves for Flying Doctor
Situated 900km from the nearest beach, Winton is normally a sought-after outback experience known for its stretches of red dirt, not white sand. It definitely isn’t the place you would expect to find a local Surf Club.

Join the RFDSSE retrieval team
We’re always on the lookout for new talent to join our growing team..

Record missed but $90,000 raised for Flying Doctor at Mundi Mundi Bash
Almost 4000 festivalgoers lined up on the Mundi Mundi Plains in August to attempt a world record for most people doing the Nutbush, raising almost $90,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Cycling round Corner Country for a cause
After 15 days and almost 950 kilometres later, our incredible supporters the Silver City Bush Treadlers, completed their 2022 fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE).

Budding pilot sets his sights on a career with the Flying Doctor
While most 15-year-olds are still trying to figure out what they want to do when they finish school, Jack Feher already has it worked out and is attempting to make his dream a reality.

Generous act raises money for Flying Doctor
The Flying Doctor is blessed to have incredible supporters who ensure that we are able to continue delivering high quality healthcare to rural and remote communities and we love to be able to highlight the great work they do.

Flying Doctor mourns Queen Elizabeth, who put the Royal in RFDS
RFDSSE pays its deepest sympathies to the Royal family after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Teddy bears help teach healthy habits to little locals across Mount Isa
RFDS teams up with the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to support ConnectedLE’s Teddy Bear Care Program.

Future of aeromedical care ready for take-off with launch of first B360 aircraft
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has unveiled the first of a new fleet of aircraft which are set to revolutionise aeromedical care in Australia.

RFDS WA crew in the running for 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards
Two nurses and a unique multidisciplinary team involved in establishing and driving the RFDS' remote COVID-19 vaccination program have been named finalists in three out of 12 categories in the 2022 Rural Health West Excellence Awards.

A Father's Day to remember
Harry John O’Loughlin chose the most perfect day to enter the world - arriving four weeks ahead of schedule to mark the most special Father’s Day imaginable for his parents.

Your support keeps the Flying Doctor in the air
You make it possible for us to deliver the best healthcare to some of the most remote communities of Australia, as well as being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to perform emergency retrievals.

James goes boots and all in fun run for the RFDS
For 25-year-old James Caruana, participating in the 2022 fun run, City2Surf, was his way of giving back to the Flying Doctor.

Judith Barker commences as RFDS Western Operations CEO today
Today marks Judith Barker's first day as Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations.

Meet the Flying Doctor team at the 2022 Brunswick Show
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) is extremely excited to be at this year’s Brunswick Show, the South West’s biggest agricultural show, on Saturday 22 October.
