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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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03 Sep 2019

Cowell volunteers raise $3,600 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of Cowell volunteers has raised $3,600 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Cowell community over the past year.

The red bottom of a jet aircraft as seen from the ground. RFDS is pained in white writing.
30 Aug 2019

Five Flying Years: Federation CEO Martin Laverty Departs

We wish Dr Martin Laverty, former Federation CEO, all the best in his new role as the Secretary General of the Australian Medical Association (AMA).

27 Aug 2019

Clare's story

Medical emergencies don't wait for good weather. Five-year-old Clare discovered this first-hand when her appendix threatened to rupture during one of the worst floods in North Queensland history.

26 Aug 2019

Mental Health in the Bush: Access a fifth the rate of city

RFDS research published by the Medical Journal of Australia, reveals more about mental health in the bush and access to mental health services.

26 Aug 2019

RFDS and Rio Tinto 'Keep Flynn Flying' with unique $20 fundraising campaign

The Keep Flynn Flying campaign features an augmented reality experience where users will be able to bring RFDS founder Reverend John Flynn to life by scanning his image on the $20 note with their phones.

22 Aug 2019

Vale Tim Fischer

The Royal Flying Doctor Service would like to pay respects to the man from country Boree Creek, who became the Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader of Australia.

Tim Fischer sits on the steps of an RFDS plane
15 Aug 2019

Tatiara volunteers raise $55,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of Tatiara volunteers has raised $55,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Tatiara community over the past year.

An aircraft with RFDS logo flies over green paddocks.
14 Aug 2019

Naracoorte volunteers raise $140,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $140,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Naracoorte community over the past year.

3 people holding an oversized cheque made out to the RFDS for $140,000 smile at the camera.
14 Aug 2019

Millicent volunteers raise $40,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $40,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Millicent community over the past year.

Three people are smiling at the camera and holding an oversized cheque for $40,000 made out to the RFDS. They are standing in front of a RFDS banner.
12 Aug 2019

30th Outback Car Trek raises over $1.5 million for the Flying Doctor

Charity car rally, the Outback Car Trek, reaches an incredible milestone.

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12 Aug 2019

Tim's Story

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