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Dr Sophie Ootes pictured next to RFDS aircraft

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

24 Nov 2025

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.

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27 Apr 2020

A Midnight Emergency

Doreen was enjoying her pre-Christmas holiday down south in Denmark when she awoke to a burning sensation and tightness in her chest.

27 Apr 2020

Keeping remote community safe during COVID-19

It’s the beginning of March and the Kimberley region remains unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. Elsewhere around the globe and in some parts of Australia, the threat of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading.

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23 Apr 2020

Wave of support gives uplift to Flying Doctor

An outpouring of support from supporters right across Queensland is keeping the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in the air during the COVID-19 pandemic.

22 Apr 2020

RFDS bridges the gap between the beach and the bush thanks to the Outback Car Trek

RFDS is helping to bridge the gap between the beach and the bush thanks to the Outback Car Trek.

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22 Apr 2020

Generous gift ensures continued healthcare delivery for north West Queensland

The Royal Flying Doctor Service will be even better equipped to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in north west Queensland after mining and metals company, South32, donated $100,000 to the Flying Doctor in Mount Isa.

22 Apr 2020

Meet our staff - Neil Taylor

Neil Taylor is a Line Pilot, based in Broken Hill.

Neil Taylor
22 Apr 2020

AirBP Donates Much-Needed N95 Masks to the Flying Doctor

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AirBP have gone over and above their partnership agreement and have donated 35,000 N95 masks to the RFDS PPE stockpile.

22 Apr 2020

Peter de Cure appointed RFDS Central Operations Chairman

Peter de Cure is the new Chairman of Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT), endorsed by resolution of fellow Directors at the April Board Meeting.

20 Apr 2020

$38m injection for RFDS rural COVID-19 response

Federal Government announces funding for to increase capacity for the RFDS to response to COVID surge needs.

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