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RFDS and RAA forge new roads in community partnership
More detailsFlying Doctor explores AI-enhanced care for rural and remote Australia
AI isn’t exactly new technology. But exploring its potential to improve health care for people living in rural and remote Australia represents an exciting new frontier for the RFDS.
A flying lifeline home: Otto’s journey back to Arnhem Land
For 64-year-old Otto Dann, the RFDS provided the final step in a long and challenging medical journey back home to Arnhem Land, NT.
Flying Doctor innovation sets new standard for digital care in the air
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has earned national recognition with an Exemplar Practice award under the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards for its innovative prehospital Electronic Health Record (RFDS EHR).
Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) pays heartfelt tribute to Dr John Mickan AM, honouring his life, legacy, and remarkable contribution to health care in South Australia’s remote communities.
From doorbell to diagnosis: How digital health is saving lives in the outback
The RFDS’s Australian-first Virtual Emergency Centre in William Creek has completed a successful first year of operation – providing life-saving 24/7 emergency medical care without a health professional physically in the room.
Fly-in vaccines help fight flu and fever
The RFDS recently partnered with major beef producer AACo to deliver a fly-in vaccination clinic to workers at Brunette Downs Station, NT.
Empowering women's health in Far North SA
Following the success of its inaugural women’s health and wellbeing camp in Oodnadatta last year, the RFDS Primary Health Care Team returned to the Far North once again, this time to Marree, to host a culturally safe camp focused on empowering women’s health.
Brothers rescued back to back
On an outback adventure, Phil's crash and Paul's health scare had both brothers calling for help in the space of days.
Stroke scanner hits the skies
The RFDS has taken to the skies with the latest in stroke detection technology, in collaboration with the Australian Stroke Alliance and technology company EMVision.
It takes a 'virtual' village to raise a bush baby
On a rural sheep and cattle station, Laura Hewitt begins her mornings much like any other mum – only her nursery spans hundreds of kilometres.
Medical supplies on the fly: Introducing 'BiBi planes'
A groundbreaking project is trialling the use of drone technology to deliver critical medical supplies to remote Aboriginal communities in the NT.
Care at your fingertips: Bushlink is here!
The RFDS has launched Bushlink – a dedicated online bookings platform for primary health patients in SA.
Crossword: Cruise the clues
Test your knowledge with this fun jumble of aviation, health and Aussie trivia.
Volunteers soar above: 2025 Meritorious Service Awards
The RFDS was honoured to present three long-serving volunteers with Meritorious Service Awards this year.
A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities
A new initiative delivering high-speed public Wi-Fi to outback towns will help transform healthcare access for residents, workers and visitors in remote South Australia.
