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Women’s Health Week is a good reminder for women to put themselves first

Ken’s long journey

Tarlie and John will leave a lasting impact with the Flying Doctor

Gifts in Wills have the potential to provide vital medical equipment, specialist training, and essential healthcare services to remote communities.

Thanks to you, Tim is ready to start school

With your support, the Flying Doctor is bringing COVID-19 clinics to regional NSW

Rio Tinto staff supported by the Flying Doctor

Mental health education is vitally important for those living and working in remote areas such as Far North Queensland.

Bay to Birdwood and the RFDS historic cars

Iconic 1920s images showing the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s founder traversing the outback in a battered Dodge Buckboard are inspiring the restoration of two vintage cars in South Australia.

Transforming health care for communities across the country

The October edition of 'Going the Distance' will be hitting letterboxes very soon. In it, you'll find more inspiring stories from our Flying Doctor community.

Bay to Birdwood

The 2020 Bay to Birdwood is proud to announce that the RFDS is this year's Charity Partner! Donate Now!

Travel safe tips from your Flying Doctor

We know the wonders and pitfalls of remote travel. Here are our top tips for safe travel from the Flying Doctor you'll want to keep handy as you #wanderoutyonder throughout Western Australia during the school holidays.

World-leading technology ensures safety of RFDS Cairns staff

World-leading medical simulation technology is now being used by Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) staff in Cairns to aid training and technical skill development.

Evie was in pain and frightened

John Fahey Vale

It is with great sadness the Royal Flying Doctor Service learns of John Fahey’s passing. John Fahey, in addition to his significant political and social roles, was an Independent Councillor for the Australia Council of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia from 2003 to 2006.

Flying Doctor provides big boost for national economy

A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides more than $2.5 billion in benefits to the Australian economy each year through its life-saving aeromedical services to regional, rural and remote Australians.

RFDS pilot celebrates 20 years helping Queenslanders

A flight with his high school teacher has manifested into a rewarding, 20-year career as a pilot with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for Captain James Williams.