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RFDS and RAA forge new roads in community partnership
More detailsA breath of good fortune: Ron's story
For avid traveler Ron Wilson, hitting the road and heading out bush in his caravan is the ultimate bliss. But this time last year, he almost didn’t make it home.
From melodies to mechanics: How apprentice engineer changed tune
RFDS apprentice engineer Isabella Burgess traded melody for mechanics by packing up and moving to Alice Springs.
Trusting our gut: Early screening in focus at Far North SA health camp
The Flying Doctor touched down in the remote community of Kingoonya last month, empowering local men to take care of their health.
Fly-ins not dampened by flood
As record rain swept across cast areas of Australia earlier this year, the RFDS joined emergency service partners, combatting flooded towns, closed roads and airstrips to deliver critical health care and supplies.
Connect the clues: RFDS puzzle
Test your knowledge of the Flying Doctor with our latest brainteaser! In the grid below are four groups of four. It's up to you to figure out which words belong together.
Flying Doctor banks on Westpac in new major partnership
Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has welcomed Westpac as its new Banking Partner in supporting the delivery of critical healthcare services.
Territory-first Virtual Emergency Care trial for pastoralists
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) will trial an innovative Virtual Emergency Care model on remote cattle stations across Central Australia and the Barkly, improving access to life-saving care in emergencies.
Flying Doctor welcomes next-gen aircraft in landmark $60 million investment
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS SA/NT) has committed $60 million to the purchase of five new ‘flying intensive care units’ – the first of which arrived in Australia this week – as part of the Flying Doctor’s largest aircraft upgrade program in over a decade.
Wedding anniversary bypassed: Dion and Darryl's story
A trip away is usually a fitting anniversary gift. But for Dion and Darryl, this year’s celebration involved a plane, a stretcher, and a medley of medical leads.
When the outback bites back: Eddie's story
For Eddie McKinney, what began as a dream holiday to Uluru with his wife Carmen and their two-year-old daughter Vienna, turned into a freak incident and a desperate call to the RFDS.
Beyond the screen: Meet the real RFDS team
If you’ve watched the RFDS TV series, you may have noticed our Port Augusta Base as a filming location. Meet our real-life team minus the TV drama.
Tower talk: How well do you know the NATO phonetic alphabet?
The international NATO phonetic alphabet is the secret handshake of the skies – and in the real world, our teams use it non-stop. Take the quiz and test your knowledge.
The gift of going home: Flying Doctor and MJD Foundation unite to support the trips that matter most
For many Territorians with severe, progressive illnesses, the chance to go home can mean more than any treatment.
Meritorious to the end: Vale Jan Kenner
RFDS SA/NT was honoured to posthumously present a Meritorious Service Award to the late Jan Kenner, recognising her exceptional service as a volunteer for the Flying Doctor.
Ahrenswering the call for rural and remote health care
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) has entered a new three-year major partnership with Australian manufacturer and supplier Ahrens to support the delivery of critical emergency, primary and preventative health care in remote and regional communities.
