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An outback nightmare: Lil's story
With blood splayed across the white tiles of her bathroom, Lil’s family and friends arrived to what looked like a scene from a horror movie.
More detailsDr Morris and his marvellous flying machine
25 Feb 2022This is the story of the Monospar VH-UTH "Captain Cook" in Australia and the role it played pioneering aeromedical flights in the lead-up to the formation of RFDS Tasmania. It even made an epic 12,000 mile flight through 22 countries from Sydney to the United Kingdom.
Read full storyRural mum's rare scare
25 Feb 2022When 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.
Read full storyFrom pups to planes: meet the man behind the mask
25 Feb 2022Meet RFDS Trades Assistant Dave Rose, who spends hours each day at our Adelaide Base keeping our aeromedical fleet clean and safe from COVID-19.
Read full storyKeeping the Flying Doctor flying: February 2022 fundraising recap
25 Feb 2022Despite 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.
Read full storyRFDS volunteers awarded for exceptional service
25 Feb 2022At 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.
Read full storyCelebrating our first female Flying Doctor pilot
22 Feb 2022A pioneer in her field, Beth joined the RFDS in 1958 and enjoyed a rewarding career with the Flying Doctor that spanned almost 30 years.
Read full storyMundi Mundi Bash will support the Flying Doctor
21 Feb 2022The Mundi Mundi Bash is set to rock the outback over three jam-packed days in April 2022, and all proceeds raised from the event will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Read full storyAmeropa Australia supported their staff and RFDS Victoria through a unique vaccination program
18 Feb 2022Through the collective efforts of Ameropa Australia’s 175 employees and contractors who got their COVID-19 vaccination, the organisation donated $35,000 to RFDS Victoria.
Read full storyRFDS marks official launch of Marree Community Health Service
11 Feb 2022Deputy Premier of South Australia Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP officially opening the RFDS Marree Community Health Service
Read full storyRFDS Men’s Health Clinic takes off in Georgetown
08 Feb 2022RFDS (Queensland Section) is encouraging men to prioritise their heath by removing barriers that often prevent them from undergoing proactive health checks.
Read full storyRFDS Patient Transfer Facility to enhance safety and care in the Riverland
07 Feb 2022The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to build a dedicated Patient Transfer Facility in Renmark, the first of its kind in the Riverland.
Read full story2021 RFDS Local Hero Awards recipients announced
07 Feb 2022Nine extraordinary Oueenslanders have been announced as the RFDS Local Hero Award winners-each representing RFDS base locations. Watch their stories and vote for your favourite RFDS Local Hero.
Read full storyCOVID-19 vaccinations take flight for kids in Western Queensland
07 Feb 2022RFDS (Queensland Section) has commenced the rollout of paediatric COVID-19 vaccinations in Western Queensland for children aged 5 to 11.
Read full storyPublic confidence in Australian charities remains high through the pandemic
28 Jan 2022Australian’s Charity sector has played a key role in the pandemic response over the last two years and the just-released 2021 Annual Australian Charity Reputation Index (RepTrak ®) shows that the Australian public still hold not-for-profits with very high regard.
Read full storyDarcy's Horse sculpture to raise vital funds for the WA Flying Doctor
19 Jan 2022A sculpture celebrating the Royal Flying Doctor Service will be on display in the Dexus lobby. “Darcy’s Horse” by WA artist Troy Morrison will be auctioned to raise vital funds for the RFDS.
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