Australia Celebrates 98 Years of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
澳洲慶祝皇家飛行醫生服務成立 98 週年
更新於: 2026年5月17日 上午07:15
In May 2026, Australia celebrates 98 years of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), an essential lifeline for those living in the vast outback.
2026年5月，澳洲慶祝皇家飛行醫師服務(RFDS)成立98週年，這對於居住在廣袤內陸地區的居民而言，是一條至關重要的生命線。
Founded on May 15, 1928, by the Reverend John Flynn, the service began with the goal of providing a 'mantle of safety' to isolated communities.
該服務由約翰·弗林(John Flynn)牧師於1928年5月15日創立，初衷是為偏遠社區提供一份「安全防護網」。
The very first flight took place just two days later, when Dr.
僅兩天後，便完成了首次飛行，當時肯揚·聖文森特·韋爾奇(Kenyon St Vincent Welch)醫師與飛行員亞瑟·阿弗萊克(Arthur Affleck)駕駛「勝利號」(Victory)雙翼飛機，從克隆屈里(Cloncurry)飛往朱莉亞溪(Julia Creek)。
Today, the RFDS has evolved into one of the world's most advanced aeromedical organizations, supporting over 380,000 patients annually.
藉由尖端航空器與衛星技術，該團隊在769萬平方公里的土地上，提供24小時緊急醫療護理、心理健康支持及牙科服務。
With cutting-edge aircraft and satellite technology, the team provides 24-hour emergency care, mental health support, and dental services across 7.69 million square kilometers.
近期，RFDS第六度獲選為「澳洲最受信任慈善機構」，依然是國家級的指標。
Recently named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity for the sixth time, the RFDS remains a national icon.
隨著該組織即將在2028年迎來百年紀念，此次98週年慶祝活動，更凸顯了其機組人員驚人的韌性，以及澳洲人那種確保無人被遺落，無論身處何等偏遠之地都能獲得照護的堅毅精神。
As the organization approaches its centenary in 2028, this 98th-anniversary celebration highlights the incredible resilience of its crews and the enduring spirit of Australian mateship that ensures no one is left behind, regardless of how remote they may be.
