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RFDS and RAA forge new roads in community partnership
More detailsKeeping the Flying Doctor flying: February 2022 fundraising recap
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.
RFDS volunteers awarded for exceptional service
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.
RFDS marks official launch of Marree Community Health Service
Deputy Premier of South Australia Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP officially opening the RFDS Marree Community Health Service
RFDS Patient Transfer Facility to enhance safety and care in the Riverland
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to build a dedicated Patient Transfer Facility in Renmark, the first of its kind in the Riverland.
Flying Doctor launches road patient transport service in SA
Did you know that your Flying Doctor has launched a road patient transport service to complement its longstanding aeromedical services across South Australia? Read more...
Benevolent bears
Each year, Adelaide’s Pembroke School donates hand-stitched teddy bears, which help provide extra in-flight comfort to RFDS patients.
A gift of a lifetime
Key Relationship Specialist Melanie Caruso helps individuals and families who are considering leaving a gift for the Flying Doctor in their will.
World turned upside down
It's every parent's nightmare – arriving at an accident scene to discover one of your children unconscious. That’s exactly what happened to Karina.
Odyssey's million dollar milestone
An outback car trek has crossed the monumental million-dollar mark in its fundraising efforts for the Flying Doctor.
Flying Doctor set to build at Tennant Creek
The RFDS is set to build its first remote Patient Transfer Facility (PTF) in the Northern Territory after the successful establishment of a similar facility in Mount Gambier this year.
Flying Doctor brings vaccines to the furthest corner
From Kangaroo Island to Kingoonya and the Nullarbor to Ngukurr - the Flying Doctor is reaching out to remote South Australians and Territorians to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
Year in Review 2021
In 2020/21 your Flying Doctor posted another highly impactful year of service to its patients and rural and remote communites.
Flying Doctor awarded top honour
RFDS Central Operations Rural Generalist Dr James Padley has been awarded 2021 Rural Registrar of the Year.
Shirley's Sliding Door
"When her first cardiac arrest happened it was well and truly out of the blue.”
Celebrating one year of RFDS Mount Gambier PTF
The RFDS joined SA's South-East community in July to mark the official launch and first anniversary of its first regional undercover Patient Transfer Facility.
