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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 detailsHave you heard of Sepsis?
Sepsis is responsible for about 5,000 deaths in Australia each year - more than our national road toll and common strains of cancer, according to Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Head of Medical Dr Andrew Hooper.

“Drought is relentless. At times I feel it won’t end."
Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help families suffering with the burden of drought.

Broome RFDS crews float a labour of love at Shinju Festival
Check out our legendary and artistic Broome crews representing at the 2019 Shinju Matsuri Festival float parade!

Cowell volunteers raise $3,600 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of Cowell volunteers has raised $3,600 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Cowell community over the past year.

Five Flying Years: Federation CEO Martin Laverty Departs
We wish Dr Martin Laverty, former Federation CEO, all the best in his new role as the Secretary General of the Australian Medical Association (AMA).

Clare's story
Medical emergencies don't wait for good weather. Five-year-old Clare discovered this first-hand when her appendix threatened to rupture during one of the worst floods in North Queensland history.

Mental Health in the Bush: Access a fifth the rate of city
RFDS research published by the Medical Journal of Australia, reveals more about mental health in the bush and access to mental health services.

RFDS and Rio Tinto 'Keep Flynn Flying' with unique $20 fundraising campaign
The Keep Flynn Flying campaign features an augmented reality experience where users will be able to bring RFDS founder Reverend John Flynn to life by scanning his image on the $20 note with their phones.
Vale Tim Fischer
The Royal Flying Doctor Service would like to pay respects to the man from country Boree Creek, who became the Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader of Australia.

Tatiara volunteers raise $55,000 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of Tatiara volunteers has raised $55,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Tatiara community over the past year.

Naracoorte volunteers raise $140,000 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $140,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Naracoorte community over the past year.

Millicent volunteers raise $40,000 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $40,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Millicent community over the past year.
