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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.
More detailsRFDS Teams Up with Knobby Underwear for Mundi Mundi Bash 2025
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is excited to announce a collaboration with daring Australian underwear brand Knobby, launching limited edition RFDS-design underwear in support of the RFDS, just in time for the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash.
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.
$1.2M donation supports RFDS’s best-in-class pilot training and recruitment
Every day across rural and remote NSW, the pilots of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) demonstrate extraordinary skill and dedication as they support the delivery of life-saving and critical care to Australia’s most remote communities.
A Breath of Confidence: Suzie's Smoke-Free Journey
For Suzie, giving up smoking was a challenge that stretched over years. She was stuck in a cycle of stopping and starting that never went anywhere for long. But something changed when she connected with RFDS Tasmania.
#140 New Mum Lil was Bleeding Out on her Bathroom Floor
Remote station mum Lil experienced a frightening Postpartum Hemorrhage
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.
#139 Ben Brooksby Bares All - Meet Australia's Naked Farmer!
It takes guts to get your gear off - and guts to talk about mental health. Meet Naked Farmer founder, Ben Brooksby.
RFDS Tasmania Launches Anti-Vaping Program at Port Dalrymple School
Developed in collaboration with Port Dalrymple School in George Town, the RFDS Tasmania Anti-Vaping Program is an engaging, evidence-based information session tailored specifically to George Town students.
#138 Fergus's Fight to Survive - after Flipping his 4WD
Fergus and his fellow station workers on horseback at Brunette Downs
