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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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15 Oct 2019

Max's Story

Max
15 Oct 2019

Midnight Rescue

Grant Roberts
15 Oct 2019

Amy's Story

Amy Manion
15 Oct 2019

Back on my feet

Anne Te Kawa
11 Oct 2019

New $20 note launched in Broken Hill

New $20 note is launched in Broken Hill by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Barlow family (featured on the new design of the note, from a 1948 photo of The Veldt Station in remote NSW)

Members of Barlow family
11 Oct 2019

Rotary E-Club and RFDS partnership continues to flourish

Another year of dedicated support from the Rotary E-Club NextGen for The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has seen an amazing $18,710 raised. Our strong bond based on mutual values of service to rural and remote Australia continues!

07 Oct 2019

Great Aussie Coin Hunt

Did you know the RFDS is featured on the new Dollar Coin as part of the Great Aussie Coin Hunt?

04 Oct 2019

Rehab services vital to prevent bush cardiac deaths

A new RFDS research paper released today, details how cardiac rehabilitation services, if made available in the bush, could prevent as many as 80% of premature deaths from cardiac disease.