RFDS Central Operations last 12 months

Aeromedical retrievals: Dr James' story

Dr James Padley sees first-hand how families and communities rally in times of emergency. He is part of the Flying Doctor crew airlifting more than 9,000 South Australians and Northern Territorians every year.

RFDS Central Operations Aeromedical Retrieval

Remote primary health care

Raising four kids, two litters of puppies and 5,500 head of cattle on more than 8,000sq km of pastoral property adds up to a remarkable life for Kirsty and Cameron Williams, RFDS clients living on The Peake Station in SA's Far North.

Primary Health Care RFDS Central Operations

Out of breath, out of nowhere

Shannon was 1,000 kilometres from home and unable to breathe - her first potentially fatal asthma attack.

Out of breath, out of nowhere