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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 detailsA lasting legacy
I am hoping that the bequest that I am leaving the Flying Doctor will continue to help in some small way
Message from the president
Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, lives at Pimpara Lake Station, 200km north of Broken Hill. Like many other farmers in far western NSW, Ruth and her family are dealing with one of the worst droughts on record. Here, she shares her experiences and personal photos of what she’s seeing on the land.
New aircraft means more healthcare to more people
Aeroplanes are both a practical necessity and a magical part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. So when a new aeroplane joins the team it is cause for celebration. This year there was even more reason to rejoice with four new aircraft joining our growing fleet!
Get to know Emma Wex
One day you may be tasked to a woman in pre-term labour, the next day you could be attending a car roll over.
The power of three
All the girls at the Base were listening in when I asked Lyn if she would marry, me. Of course, all the RFDS nurses then asked if they had an invite to the wedding!
Ride on!
If you learn about the people and places they get to, the stories of retrieval and survival are extraordinary. They are not like a normal clinical hospital situation, they adapt brilliantly.
Over land and over sea
I remember it clearly. It was about six o’clock in the morning, I was bending down to get some live bait in the bucket for my hook when I felt this funny sensation in my head. There was no pain, just a strange sensation.
2018 Wings For Life Gala
Once again we held our Annual Wings For Life Gala. This years event was spectacular and our best one yet.
GrainKing Nyrex Chaser Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service
Take part in the GrainKing Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service. The profits from this one-of-a-kind chaser bin auction will be donated to the RFDS.
Drought isn’t just about rain
Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help our farmers through the drought.
Cliff's close call
Gift from Launceston Distillery
The RFDS Launceston held a wonderfully successful, and enjoyable, whisky tasting and silent auction on August 9th. Our near neighbour, the Launceston Distillery, generously donated their very first 20 litre French Oak Apera cask of whisky.
RFDS TAS receive community service grant for dental care
RFDS TAS have been awarded a 2018 Wrigley Company Foundation and Australian Dental Health Foundation Community Service Grant. This grant will allow the RFDS to increase the number of trips, and the quality of care provided to vulnerable and Indigenous Tasmanians living in regional areas.
