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Lightning Ridge Support Group earns big returns for the RFDS

The first recycling scheme in north-west NSW has pulled the community together and exceeded its own expectations for fundraising for the RFDS.

A small boy’s rescue by his heroes

“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."

Rolling out new Mental Health Services across the country

A new national mental health program is commencing this month which will expand access to mental health services in rural and remote Australia. The new program will see mental health workers visit communities who previously faced long travel times to access services.

Message from South Eastern Section President Ruth Sandow

Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, reflects the 90th anniversary year of the RFDS in 2018 and the inspirational development of the aeromedical service that remains vital today.

Courtney's Story

“You don’t realise how remote it is out there until you need help. It was spectacular to watch the Flying Doctor in action.”

Looking Ahead Research Paper

The Royal Flying Doctor Service does research into issues pertaining to rural health, towards improved service provision to Outback Australia.

30 years' flying for RFDS

SE section CEO Greg Sam presented Cpt Stan Griffiths with his 30 years of service award and fellow pilots, paramedics who have worked with Stan and RFDS staff from every section were there to witness the achievement and offer congratulations.

Award-winning dental program

The RFDS Tasmania dental program won the Building Communities Award at the Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards held in Launceston on Saturday, October 27.

Georgia's fight for life

Every parent’s worst fear is something happening to their child, and for parents of 11-year-old Georgia they faced this reality almost two years ago.

A Christmas miracle - Jeremy's Flying Doctor story

"Jeremy wouldn't be alive today if the RFDS didn't come to get us that day," Wheatbelt resident Sherelle said.

RFDS once again named Australia's Most Reputable Charity to Conclude 90th year

This is the 8th year in a row that the Flying Doctor has ranked first in the Reputation Index.

“Every day I open my eyes and think, ‘Wow, I’m alive'...

Life can shatter in a heartbeat

When Mel took her 11-week old baby daughter Keiley to the hospital with breathing difficulties, she never expected the shocking turn of events.

World-first aero medical PC-24 jet lands in WA

On Sunday December 2, Rio Tinto Managing Director Pilbara Mines Stefan Buys joined RFDS Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Tomkinson to witness the historic touchdown of the RFDS' first Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft at Broome International Airport.

Annual results show Flying Doctor's mental health services are growing

Annual results announced at the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section's AGM show an increased focus on mental health.