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Launceston engineer wins national award

Launceston Engineer Greg Foot has been recognised by the Federation Board of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at an award ceremony in Canberra. Greg was presented the award by Minister for Rural Health Bridget McKenzie

A lasting legacy

I am hoping that the bequest that I am leaving the Flying Doctor will continue to help in some small way

Message from the president

Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, lives at Pimpara Lake Station, 200km north of Broken Hill. Like many other farmers in far western NSW, Ruth and her family are dealing with one of the worst droughts on record. Here, she shares her experiences and personal photos of what she’s seeing on the land.

New aircraft means more healthcare to more people

Aeroplanes are both a practical necessity and a magical part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. So when a new aeroplane joins the team it is cause for celebration. This year there was even more reason to rejoice with four new aircraft joining our growing fleet!

Get to know Emma Wex

One day you may be tasked to a woman in pre-term labour, the next day you could be attending a car roll over.

The power of three

All the girls at the Base were listening in when I asked Lyn if she would marry, me. Of course, all the RFDS nurses then asked if they had an invite to the wedding!

Ride on!

If you learn about the people and places they get to, the stories of retrieval and survival are extraordinary. They are not like a normal clinical hospital situation, they adapt brilliantly.

Over land and over sea

I remember it clearly. It was about six o’clock in the morning, I was bending down to get some live bait in the bucket for my hook when I felt this funny sensation in my head. There was no pain, just a strange sensation.

All about Aaron

As the unofficial mascot, Fly Dog Aaron loves being part of the RFDS!

2018 Wings For Life Gala

Once again we held our Annual Wings For Life Gala. This years event was spectacular and our best one yet.

GrainKing Nyrex Chaser Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service

Take part in the GrainKing Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service. The profits from this one-of-a-kind chaser bin auction will be donated to the RFDS.

Drought isn’t just about rain

Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help our farmers through the drought.

Cliff's close call

Flying Doctor lands at the National Museum of Australia

Gift from Launceston Distillery

The RFDS Launceston held a wonderfully successful, and enjoyable, whisky tasting and silent auction on August 9th. Our near neighbour, the Launceston Distillery, generously donated their very first 20 litre French Oak Apera cask of whisky.