Calling all Flying Doctor Podcast Fans!

Voting for the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards has just opened and the Flying Doctor Podcast is proudly rubbing shoulders with some of the very best in Australian podcasting. But we need your help! We would love all our of our RFDS supporters and loyal weekly podcast listeners to vote for The Flying Doctor Podcast below! Showing your support via this award will help us to continue to create and share the remarkable tales of the Australian Outback - and the vital role the RFDS plays in our remote communities – to a growing audience of Australian and international podcast listeners.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s national podcast, fittingly named The Flying Doctor Podcast, is proud to have recently celebrated our 100th episode and over half a million downloads too! But this podcast isn’t just about storytelling; it’s also about capturing the remarkable experiences, challenges, and triumphs that define life in the Australian Outback.

The Flying Doctor Podcast is a testament to the spirit of mateship and resilience. Running for over three years, across 11 seasons and 106 episodes, the podcast has become an essential platform for showcasing the work of the RFDS. It’s been a platform to share the extraordinary stories of Australians from every state, from the most gripping medical rescues to heartwarming tales of survival and community spirit.

In Episode 103, "Never Mess with a Mulga," Ben's paralysing tale captures the true spirit of Australian humour and resilience. In Episode 81, we hear how Dan Hamood was opal fossicking when he fell into a mineshaft—where he lay severely injured and alone for 24 hours! These are just a couple of examples of stories that are as thrilling as they are fascinating. The Flying Doctor podcast has resonated deeply with our listeners and the response and support we’ve received from listeners around the country - and around the world - has been nothing short of amazing.

And don’t forget - The Flying Doctor Podcast relies on the stories shared by you. Stories from those resilient and inspirational individuals who have lived through the highs and lows of life in the bush and who have witnessed the incredible work of the RFDS first-hand. So if you’d like to share the story of your run-in with the RFDS on The Flying Doctor Podcast, we’d love to hear from you via email: podcast@rfds.org.au

And if you haven’t had the chance to listen to the podcast yet, why not start now? With a new episode released every week, there’s always a new yarn to listen to.