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National Media Contact: Sophie Campbell, 0457 912 476 or email

Queensland Media contact: Jamie Rule, 0407 595 014, or email 

NSW Media contact: Therese Raft, 0407 583 854 or email

Victoria Media contact: Charlie Sayer, (03) 8412 0476, 0426 153 730 or email 

Tasmania Media contact: Lauren Wynder, (03) 6391 0509, 0455 110 050 or email

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Western Australia Media contact: Alexa Coetsee, 0438 941 058 or email 

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24 Nov 2025

From Ballarat to the bush: How Dr Sophie Ootes found her calling in rural health

When Dr Sophie Ootes received the RACGP South Australian GP in Training of the Year Award, she wasn’t just accepting a personal accolade – she was representing a voice for rural and remote communities across the state.

Dr Sophie Ootes pictured next to RFDS aircraft
21 Nov 2025

Flying 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.

Flying Doctor explores AI-enhanced care for rural and remote Australia

Off duty Flight Nurse saves life on commercial flight

After visiting family in Perth on his days off, Flight Nurse Ben never expected to help save a life on his commercial flight home to Port Hedland.

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