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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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24 Jan 2020

Just in time

When Leah was born, doctors detected a heart murmur and needed the RFDS.

Leah Dunk
24 Jan 2020

Meet our staff

Meet our dedicated pilots and doctors.

Staff
24 Jan 2020

The Flying Doctor saves the day

The Flying Doctor saves the day for young, Lachie.

Lachie Keogh
23 Jan 2020

RFDS scholarship supports rural health students

RFDS Victoria is supporting regional students studying nursing or allied health by offering four Give Them Wings scholarships. As well as $3,000 towards study expenses, the scholarship includes a day with one of our health care or patient transport teams to build hands on experience.

22 Jan 2020

Transport service a lifeline for Pat and Allan

Allan’s eyesight isn’t what it used to be, which had made it impossible for the Heathcote local and his wife Pat to attend medical appointments in Bendigo, 50km away. Thankfully, Flying Doctor Community Transport can help people like Pat Allan get to vital medical appointments.

22 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor records busiest year in Queensland

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has recorded its busiest year to date, with more than 98,000 occasions of care delivered across the state.

16 Jan 2020

Bushfire crisis – a note from the RFDS Victorian CEO

A note from Scott Chapman, RFDS Victoria Chief Executive, on the continuing bushfire crisis.

16 Jan 2020

Hawks RFDS Trivia Night

In conjunction with Hawthorn Football Club, we're holding a trivia night and silent auction on 2nd of February.

Hawthorn RFDS Trivia Night
15 Jan 2020

Flying Doctor supporter wins Queensland Volunteer of the Year

The joy and companionship that comes with giving back and a love for an iconic Australian charity has seen Gordon Park resident Val Marlow named Queensland Volunteer of the Year.