News

#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 detailsGenerations of care
While many Australians have had a personal Flying Doctor encounter, Amber Driver concedes she has a few more stories than most.

Banishing 'the blues' in the bush
Winter is on the doorstep and life has taken a few unpredictable turns of late. A positive mindset is key to getting through tough times, but how is it that some people can maintain that crucial forward-thinking approach every day?

How well do you know the RFDS?
To celebrate the Flying Doctor's birthday this month, try your hand at the Flying Doctor crossword which features clues marking our rich heritage and exciting present-day operations.

Mobile Patient Care: transporting clients with compassion
RFDS Victoria's Mobile Patient Care teams have been on the front line of the Covid-19 response.

Handle with Care - saving Calvary
“I think of how sudden it was that we needed the Flying Doctor and how quickly they were there for us,” Sofia recalls.

RFDS and Rio Tinto partner to improve remote and rural Queensland health services
In May 2020, the RFDS and Rio Tinto announced a new partnership to improve emergency and remotely delivered health care services across regional Queensland.

Hand sanitiser ready for takeoff
In May, the RFDS took delivery of some timely, and extremely precious cargo thanks to Carlton & United Breweries.

Dental Service ‘I didn’t smile before you fixed my teeth’
Jamieson local Claire* used Flying Doctor Dental earlier this year and says that dental services provided in the local area saves a lot of time in the car.

Education Program offers online resources
Elements of RFDS' Education Program are available for access at home.

RFDS Research Unit provides a voice to Rural and Remote Australians
Did you know the RFDS has a Research Unit that is dedicated to improving health outcomes for people in rural and remote Australia by 'giving them a voice'?

Woolworths online shoppers to help the Flying Doctor fund preterm baby emergency kits
Vulnerable babies like Daisy are being kept safe in the air with the Flying Doctor thanks to Woolworths online shoppers.

RFDS GPs rise to the challenge
No two days are the same for RFDS GP Dr. Bec Jacobs who – alongside her new colleague Dr. Dharminder Singh – works out of the community of Robinvale, in north-west Victoria.

Bushfire Recovery Wellbeing Service
Throughout COVID-19, RFDS Victoria continues to deliver mental health and wellbeing to rural communities over the phone and via telehealth.

TakeOff Magazine out now
Read the latest jam-packed magazine from Tasmania with stories including a former Mayor recalling a daring Swan Island rescue; Hawks players supporting RFDS; and a flight nurse experience passed on to students.

National Standards
RFDS Victoria has achieved accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (National Standards) for its Wellbeing, Telehealth and Speech Therapy programs.
