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Dean Taylor in office

A career of care

17 Oct 2025

This October, Dr Dean Taylor, Medical Education Lead - Aeromedical, celebrates 25 years of service with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).

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02 Jul 2021

Equal access to vaccines in our regions

As we mark NAIDOC Week 2021 (4-11 July), we acknowledge the efforts of our frontline crews in partnership with our health partners in providing COVID-19 vaccinations to protect remote communities.

Vaccines Yakanarra
01 Jul 2021

Grant pops up for dental equipment

We all know there’s power in the printed word, but how can books help Tasmanians with tooth troubles get the care they need?

Pop Up Book Stall grant
01 Jul 2021

Helicopter crash survivor pays tribute to the Flying Doctor

Grazier Michael Tomlinson was mustering cattle from a helicopter near Augathella when he experienced engine trouble and plummeted to the ground.

Helicopter crash survivor pays tribute to Flying Doctor
01 Jul 2021

AIDA RFDS Scholarship Report

I would like to thank RFDS and AIDA for their support through the Royal Flying Doctor Service Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health scholarship.

29 Jun 2021

RFDS ‘rolls up’ for COVID-19 vaccinations in outback SA

RFDS clinicians have this week launched its COVID-19 vaccination program at 14 locations across outback South Australia.

COVID-19 vaccination
28 Jun 2021

Flying Doctor marks 25 years of mental health delivery for Queenslanders

This year marks 25 years of mental health service delivery by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for people living in regional, rural and remote Queensland.

RFDS Aircraft
23 Jun 2021

CLUB CABARET wows the crowds

The annual RFDS ‘Wings For Life’ Gala hosted in South Australia was the hottest ticket in town last Saturday, with 900 guests immersing themselves in the glitz and glamour of the 2021 theme – CLUB CABARET.

2021 Wings For Life Gala raises $300,000
17 Jun 2021

Boulder Rotary Club of WA donate care packages for RFDS patients

The Boulder Rotary Club of WA have created and donated Grab and Go bags to support RFDS patients who find themselves displaced from home during an unexpected medical emergency.

Grab and go bags
17 Jun 2021

RFDS crews represent at 2021 Rottnest Running Festival

There was more to spot than just quokkas on Rottnest Island over the weekend with RFDS crews volunteering to provide first-aid care to Rottnest Running Festival participants.

RFDS Rottnest Island Running Festival
15 Jun 2021

From selling spare parts to flying planes

When Dave Collins finished school he didn’t have ‘the grades or ability’ to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. Then a half-an-hour trip with a mate changed his life for good.

From selling spare parts to flying planes
11 Jun 2021

Topdrill activates drill-a-thon to raise vital funds for WA Flying Doctor

Hats off to our friends over at Topdrill Mineral and Water Exploration who developed a drill-a-thon to raise funds to support the Flying Doctor.

Topdrill
10 Jun 2021

Westgold Resources Limited flies Flying Doctor further with Paper Plane Challenge

The champions at Westgold Resources Limited did an incredible job at flying us further through the RFDSWA Paper Plane Challenge.

Westgold Resources Limited paper plane challenge
09 Jun 2021

Rockhampton Airport donates to the Flying Doctor

In May, Rockhampton Airport announced it was donating more than $116,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS). The donation will help the RFDS continue to provide vital healthcare services to patients across the region.

Rockhampton Airport donates to the Flying Doctor
03 Jun 2021

Gibb Challenge wheels in funds for the WA Flying Doctor

They came, they saw and they conquered! Congratulations to all who participated in the 2021 Gibb Challenge and for raising vital funds in support of the WA Flying Doctor.

Gibb Challenge
28 May 2021

About Reconciliation Week 2022

What is Reconciliation Week About? Why are the dates significant? What is the theme? Tell me about the Artwork? All Your NRW2022 Questions Answered here!

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