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Brought back to life... twice: Colleen's story

24 May 2024

Richard Elliott thought he’d lost the love of his life when his partner Colleen Pickering’s heart stopped not once, but twice, in the middle of the night – in the middle of the outback.

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International Nurses Day

11 May 2022

On May 12 each year, the world takes opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses makes across all healthcare settings.

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World Pilots' Day

25 Apr 2022

April 26 marks World Pilots’ Day – a day where we celebrate and recognise the many contributions of pilots who safely connect millions of passengers around the world every year.

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Rural mum's rare scare

25 Feb 2022

When pregnant mum Anna Nunn woke up with an earache on her remote station, little did she know she was in for the shock of her life.

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From pups to planes: meet the man behind the mask

25 Feb 2022

Meet RFDS Trades Assistant Dave Rose, who spends hours each day at our Adelaide Base keeping our aeromedical fleet clean and safe from COVID-19.

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Keeping the Flying Doctor flying: February 2022 fundraising recap

25 Feb 2022

Despite challenging COVID-19 restrictions during the back end of 2021, RFDS Auxiliaries and Support Groups together with the wider community went above and beyond to help keep the Flying Doctor flying.

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RFDS volunteers awarded for exceptional service

25 Feb 2022

At the end of 2021, RFDS Central Operations was honoured to present four Meritorious Service Awards, which recognise exceptional service by volunteers to the Flying Doctor.

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