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More detailsFlying Doctor earns international stamp of excellence
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has attained world-class credentials for the first time, earning a coveted stamp of approval from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI).
From hike to heartbreak: Lyn’s story
It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.
An internship that flies further: Meet the RFDS junior doctors
When it comes to delivering health care to some of the world’s most isolated areas, medical interns with the RFDS quickly learn that every day offers a new challenge.
QUIZ: How well do you know the Australian outback?
How well do you know the Australian outback? Test your knowledge with these 10 quirky questions!
$500,000 raised in 12 hours: Double Up for the Doc Day
On 5 March, RFDS SA/NT held its annual Double Up for the Doc Day with the goal to raise $300,000 in just 12 hours to fit out a new aircraft due to join its aeromedical fleet.
$90,000 for 90 years: CMV's heartfelt donation
The RFDS was honoured to receive a $90,000 grant from the CMV Group Staff Foundation, in celebration of the company’s 90th year in business.
Struck down in the desert: Trevor's story
Despite working for more than 20 years in some of the outback’s harshest conditions, an unbearable stabbing chest pain was unchartered territory for Trevor.
Renewed support from Beach to bush
Beach Energy has extended its major sponsorship of RFDS SA/NT to support the continual upgrade of Flying Doctor aircraft and life-saving equipment.
A risk of rupture and a race against time: Robert's story
As time ticked by, Robert had a tight window to travel 3,000km across the country for life-saving surgery.
Desert dinner drama: Josh's story
When Josh Larven felt his lip start to swell at an outback pub, he had a sinking feeling of what was to come.
All set for all terrain: Flying Doctor launches new remote ambulance
The Flying Doctor has hit the road in 2025 with a new all-terrain ambulance – the first of its kind in South Australia.
Small patient, big complications: Ratna’s story
More than a thousand kilometres stood between young mum Ratna Wilis and the hospital that could help her newborn son.
Top End training ground for care in the air
Charles Darwin University celebrated the inaugural graduates of Australia’s first Master of Aeromedical Retrieval qualification – an innovative program developed alongside the Flying Doctor.
An outback nightmare: Lil's story
With blood splayed across the white tiles of her bathroom, Lil’s family and friends arrived to what looked like a scene from a horror movie.
Former NT Administrator appointed Flying Doctor Deputy Chair
RFDS SA/NT has appointed former NT Administrator Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO to Deputy Chair of its Board.
