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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 details30 years' flying for RFDS
SE section CEO Greg Sam presented Cpt Stan Griffiths with his 30 years of service award and fellow pilots, paramedics who have worked with Stan and RFDS staff from every section were there to witness the achievement and offer congratulations.
Award-winning dental program
The RFDS Tasmania dental program won the Building Communities Award at the Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards held in Launceston on Saturday, October 27.
Georgia's fight for life
Every parent’s worst fear is something happening to their child, and for parents of 11-year-old Georgia they faced this reality almost two years ago.
A Christmas miracle - Jeremy's Flying Doctor story
"Jeremy wouldn't be alive today if the RFDS didn't come to get us that day," Wheatbelt resident Sherelle said.
RFDS once again named Australia's Most Reputable Charity to Conclude 90th year
This is the 8th year in a row that the Flying Doctor has ranked first in the Reputation Index.
Life can shatter in a heartbeat
When Mel took her 11-week old baby daughter Keiley to the hospital with breathing difficulties, she never expected the shocking turn of events.
World-first aero medical PC-24 jet lands in WA
On Sunday December 2, Rio Tinto Managing Director Pilbara Mines Stefan Buys joined RFDS Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Tomkinson to witness the historic touchdown of the RFDS' first Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft at Broome International Airport.
Annual results show Flying Doctor's mental health services are growing
Annual results announced at the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section's AGM show an increased focus on mental health.
Launch of Outback Alliance
Remote Australia requires unique and specific policies, for this reason a new alliance of non-government organisations and individuals have announced they will work for better delivery and outcomes in remote Australia.
Your Christmas 2018 Wish for the Flying Doctor
Thank you for supporting the RFDS. We would love to hear your Chistmas wishes for the Flying Doctor!
Emilia's Story
“The isolation felt extreme in Coral Bay when Emilia was bitten by the snake.”
Isla's new sponsors help keep Goldfields safe
Anne Lewis - A remarkable aviator
“Being fully aerobatic, they were a delight to fly, and being alone with the wind in your face, completely detached from the earth, it was always an exhilarating experience”, tells Anne.
