The RFDS in SA/NT

Media Releases

Below are media releases issued by RFDS Central Operations. For any media enquiries or requests for photographs or video please email or call 0438 276 181.

Media Releases 2019

24 October, 2019 RFDS announces first Patient Transfer Facility in regional SA 

29 April, 2019 RFDS enters jet age with game-changer in aeromedical care

3 April, 2019 Flying Doctor launches new aircraft and Major Sponsor

Media Releases 2018

8 May, 2018 John Lynch to retire as CEO of RFDS Central Operations

23 April, 2018 Public support needed to save lives, 90 years on

3 January, 2018  Flying Doctor marks 90 years of saving lives

Media Releases 2017

14 December, 2017 S Kidman & Co joins 'ground crew' as major sponsor

24 November, 2017 - Elders and RFDS partnership takes off

12 November, 2017  - RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility wins Brolga Award

14 March, 2017 - McGrath Breast Care Nurse joins RFDS remote SA clinics

10 February, 2017 - RFDS welcomes new airstrip upgrade funding

8 February, 2017 - Darwin Airport home to new Flying Doctor Base

23 January, 2017 - RFDS Port Augusta Clinic gains AGPAL Accreditation

Media Releases - 2016

9 December, 2016 - New 4WD ambulances for RFDS primary health care clinics in outback South Australia

6 December, 2016 - RFDS named Australia's most reputable charity for sixth year in a row

17 November, 2016 - Dedication of new flying intensive care unit for RFDS Central Operations fleet

20 October, 2016 - New Adelaide Base heralds new era for RFDS Central Operations

26 July, 2016 - RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility opening

3 May, 2016 - RFDS & SAAS insurance cover

15 February 2016 - RFDS invests $3m in new Darwin tourist facility

1 February 2016 - New RFDS 1800 emergency number for outback South Australia.

11 January 2016 - RFDS delivers primary health care to Andamooka, Marla and Marree.

Media Releases - 2015

17 December 2015 - Sign of the times as Flying Doctor 'lands' on Yorke Peninsula

18 November 2015 - Simon Hackett funds interior fitout of newest addition to RFDS fleet - 'Juliet'

30 March 2015 - Rev John Flynn lives again to tell Flying Doctor story at Alice Springs Tourist Facility

15 December 2014 - $13m new RFDS Adelaide Base begins construction at Adelaide Airport