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"I'm 26 weeks pregnant. It's too early to give birth."

Juarne was in labour at only 26 weeks pregnant.

Australia Day achievements

Flying Doctor staff and volunteers were recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.

The Hon. Amanda Vanstone Awarded AO

We congratulate the Honourable Amanda Vanstone who was conferred an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the 2020 Australia Day Honours List for distinguished service to “the Parliament of Australia, to the people of South Australia, and to the community.

Flying Doctor's world-first aeromedical jet on show for Australia Day

RFDS Western Operations chief pilot Albin Unger will be operating the Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft as it does two laps around the iconic Swan River at the City of Perth sky show event on Sunday at approximately 4.45pm.

Just in time

Meet our staff

Meet our dedicated pilots and doctors.

The pain that wouldn't go away

The Flying Doctor saves the day

Deputy Premier launches new Visitor Experience at Dubbo

Dubbo Base now a high tech training hub

Bright Smiles Charity Ride 2020

A message from RFDS South Eastern President Ruth Sandow

Looking back in time

RFDS scholarship supports rural health students

RFDS Victoria is supporting regional students studying nursing or allied health by offering four Give Them Wings scholarships. As well as $3,000 towards study expenses, the scholarship includes a day with one of our health care or patient transport teams to build hands on experience.

Transport service a lifeline for Pat and Allan

Allan’s eyesight isn’t what it used to be, which had made it impossible for the Heathcote local and his wife Pat to attend medical appointments in Bendigo, 50km away. Thankfully, Flying Doctor Community Transport can help people like Pat Allan get to vital medical appointments.