Australia is a big place -- 7.69 million square kilometres -- and with a relatively small population of 25 million people. Two-thirds of our population live around the regional coastlines and the remaining live across rural and remote areas -- sometimes more than an 8-hour drive to the closest township. Access to health services can be a problem.
The eagerly anticipated return of "RFDS" is lighting up screens across Australia. With its gripping mix of action and heartfelt storytelling, the show continues to spotlight the incredible work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
This new season promises more heart-pounding rescues and personal victories against Australia's stunning backdrop. Available on 7Plus, "RFDS" is set to once again captivate audiences with its riveting narrative and authentic portrayal of dedication.
Listen to the award-winning Flying Doctor podcast, with real stories of real patients and RFDS staff on our podcast below.
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Flying Doctor Day 2024
14 May 2024On 15 May 2024, the RFDS will celebrate Flying Doctor Day and 96 years of proudly providing emergency aeromedical and essential health care services to the Australian community.
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#90 A single dad, a sailboat, two girls and a wheel barrow
10 May 2024For two years, single dad James and his daughters Halle and Isla sailed along WA's coast on 'Salty Jocks', embracing remote schooling and fishing. In an inspiring move, James pushed his daughters 500km in a wheelbarrow to support RFDS's Oceans to Outback fundraiser.
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Services taken for granted in the city are routinely just not possible outside metro areas, and this creates real hardship for the families and communities living in the bush.
We at the RFDS work to reduce the disparity in health service access. We bring emergency medical and primary health services to those areas that don't have access. We make it possible for people to live, work and travel across this large continent.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and to Elders past and present.
