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#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 detailsA midnight flight to safety
Rural Queensland can be the perfect place to raise a family. But, when Kellie’s baby son fell ill, things could have been very different without the Flying Doctor and the amazing support of people like you.

A modest man. An extraordinary legacy.
This year, Flying Doctor in Queensland introduced four state-of-the-art clinical aircraft to our fleet. And it’s all thanks to the kindness of a grazier from Einasleigh.

Finding love in the skies while saving lives
A mid-air medical emergency might seem an unlikely place for a pilot and midwife to find love, but not for one Queensland couple.

A Star in the night sky
You will find an RFDS Flight Nurse on every one of our flights. They are the best of the best, and are elite specialists in their field.

Hope and support in the face of adversity
As Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) CEO Meredith Staib celebrates her first year leading the organisation, she reflects on the significant challenges that have faced Queensland in recent months.

Marree clinic set for $1.73 million makeover
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to redevelop the existing Marree Remote Area Clinic into a new state-of-the-art health precinct to service Far North communities.

STATEMENT: RFDS welcomes Health Minister's announcement of new Office of Rural Health
A statement from Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) CEO, Meredith Staib on the announcement of a new Office of Rural Health

Midwifery scholarship in memory of Savanna Addis
A midwifery scholarship commemorating the life of inspirational Western Australian Savanna Addis has been established in a joint partnership between the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Rural Health West.

Port Pirie volunteers raise $14,000 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $14,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Port Pirie community over the past year.

Flying Doctor showcases unique aero medical skills at 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition
Western Australia's Flying Doctor crew showcased the preparation and considerations made when aero medically retrieving a patient with burn injuries at the 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) held at Langley Park, November 22-24.

RFDS innovation recognised at SA Health Supplier Awards
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has proudly accepted the 2019 SA Health "Supplier Innovation" Award, recognising the introduction of the new RFDS Medi-Jet 24 to its fleet.

Fleurieu volunteers raise $20,000 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Fleurieu community over the past year.

RFDS Victoria Annual Report 18-19
A key focus of RFDS Victoria in the 18/19 financial year was partnering with regional stakeholders to deliver better outcomes for communities. By delivering tailored, local programs we are enabling regional and rural Australians to take control of their health.

RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility wins NT's Best Visitor Experience
The RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility is proud to be a 2019 Brolga NT Tourism Award recipient.

RFDS Pilot Makes a Surprise Visit to Kent Street Senior High School
RFDS Pilot, Drazen Tolic surprised Harrison Clarke during his aviation class to thank him for his generous donation to the Flying Doctor. Harrison, a year seven student, donated his birthday money to the RFDS this year in support of the service that has cared for his grandfather and close friend.
