Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia

Over the holiday period, we have more than a dozen pilots working across rural and remote Australia, ready to respond to any emergency retrieval or patient transport tasking. From the red deserts to the rugged landscapes and open plains, our pilots are on standby to serve those in need across the wide expanses of the country. These are just a few of the dedicated professionals who will be in the air over the coming days, ensuring critical care reaches every corner of rural and remote Australia.

Wherever, whenever, we're here for you... Even on Christmas Day 🎄 While most Australians are enjoying a well-deserved holiday, our incredible frontline nurses, doctors, and pilots are hard at work. Their dedication ensures that no matter where you are this Christmas—whether in the heart of the outback or along our remote coastlines—you and your loved ones are in safe hands. To all our supporters, patients, and crew, we wish you a safe and peaceful Christmas 🎅. Your trust and support make our mission possible, and we couldn’t do it without you. And to our amazing team who give up their own celebrations to care for others, thank you for keeping Australians safe this Christmas, no matter how far from home they may be. ❤️

We Need Your Insight! We’re reaching out to our audience to help us make RFDS digital platforms even better for everyone. Your voice matters, and we’re looking for people to share experiences and insights that will shape how we serve individuals like you and communities across Australia accessing our platforms and services online. The online survey takes just 2 minutes to complete. Your input makes a difference. Click below to get started! https://lnkd.in/gFgyeKPe

It was a pleasure to join the Isuzu UTE Australia mid-year town hall event, where we had the opportunity to provide our Major National Partner with deeper insights into the wide range of services we offer. We are honoured to have had Dr Tim Driscoll, Elizabeth Doran and Dr Stevie Dilley represent our organisation for the panel discussion. They shared their unique roles, the challenges they face, and their motivation to work for the RFDS. This was a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of the many services we deliver in Australia. Thank you to the Isuzu UTE team for having us! Photo credit: Isuzu UTE Australia

Announcing our new Federation Chief Executive 📢✈️ The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is proud to announce Emma Buchanan has been appointed as the new Federation Chief Executive, starting mid-February 2025. Emma’s experience spans health, infrastructure, and regional development portfolios. She has worked across all levels of government and with the private sector in Australia and abroad. In her extensive work with Ernst & Young, Emma has a strong track record in shaping strategic national reforms, building investment cases and negotiating complex funding agreements. The RFDS Federation Board also wants to thank the outgoing Federation Executive Director, Frank Quinlan, who has been in the role for 5 years and is retiring to spend more time with family and friends. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gENNtUji

It’s been fantastic to join our colleagues across emergency medicine at the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide this week. We've thoroughly enjoyed the knowledge sharing, talking all things careers with the RFDS and what it’s like working with our Electronic Health Record!

We're delighted to announce that Vicki O'Halloran AO CVO has been appointed as Deputy Chair of the RFDS SA/NT Board. The former NT Administrator has served on the nine-member RFDS SA/NT Board that governs our emergency and non-emergency services across SA and the NT since August 2023. 🗣️ “I’ve known for a long time what a spectacular organisation the RFDS is – it has been serving the Territory for 85 years – and I've heard so many stories from Territorians about people being retrieved and how the RFDS has saved their lives." Hear more from Vicki: https://lnkd.in/g77KRQaA

🎉 We’re honoured to share some exciting news! 🎉 The Flying Doctor Podcast has been awarded Best Branded Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards 2024! 🏆✨ With over 600,000 downloads and 118 episodes, this recognition celebrates the inspiring stories of resilience, hope, and the incredible work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service team. Through this podcast, we’ve had the privilege of sharing unforgettable patient journeys and showcasing the tireless dedication of RFDS staff who deliver critical care across rural and remote Australia. This award would not have been possible without the support of our listeners and the extraordinary people who’ve trusted us to share their stories. 💙 📸 Pictured: Lana Mitchell (Director of Brand and Communications RFDS), Mandy Coolen (Senior Producer DM Podcasts), and Sophie Campbell (Communications Assistant) proudly holding the award. 👉 Read more about our win here: https://lnkd.in/gjXFKRwS 💬 We’d love to hear from you: What’s been your favourite episode or story? Share your thoughts below! #AustralianPodcastAwards #TheFlyingDoctorPodcast #RFDS #AwardWinningPodcast #StorytellingThatMatters

Proud Moments for RFDS staff at the 2024 National Rural and Remote Health Awards🌟 This week, RFDS joined healthcare leaders and advocates from across Australia at the National Rural and Remote Health Awards in Canberra, hosted by Rural HealthPro. Sharing this special event with the Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General, and to celebrate the commitment of rural health professionals nationwide. Our key recognitions 🏆: Dr. Vaibhav Garg, Senior Dentist for RFDS SA/NT, received the Rural/Remote Health Professional of the Year award for pioneering community-led, culturally safe oral health services in South Australia and the Northern Territory. The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) was named Rural/Remote Health Employer of the Year for sustaining critical community clinics in North-Western NSW. We were also honoured as finalists in the Rural/Remote Advocate of the Year category for our Best for the Bush report series and the Health Innovator of the Year category for our Virtual Emergency Centre—a groundbreaking approach to emergency response in remote areas. We extend our gratitude to all RFDS teams, partners, and community members who share in this mission to provide equitable healthcare for rural and remote Australians. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9kr7HVU #Ruralhealthpro #NRRHA24 #RFDS #NationalAward Rural Health Pro

November is Rural Health Month ❤️🩹 Rural Health Month is an annual celebration held every November, dedicated to rural health professionals. This month-long program features key events such as the National Rural and Remote Health Awards, and the Rural GPs Conference, along with many other educational and networking opportunities designed for rural health professionals The National Rural & Remote Health Awards 2024 will be held tonight, on Ngunnawal Country, at the National Press Club. The awards celebrate the inspirational stories found at the heart of rural and remote health, whilst helping to acknowledge and celebrate the award finalists' dedication and commitment to keeping our rural and remote communities healthy. Rural health is at the core of the RFDS, and we are committed to ensuring all Australians have access to quality healthcare no matter where they live. 💙✈️ Rural Health Pro