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Thrown through the wash: Jason's story
More detailsCare from head to toe: Allied health on the fly
QUIZ: Crack the emoji code
Can you guess the word or phrase by emoji? Put your texting lingo to the test by translating these emojis into RFDS-themed words or phrases.
RFDS nurses recognised at Nursing and Midwifery Awards
Two healthcare professionals from the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) have been recognised for their exceptional service at the South Australian Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 2026.
RFDS and RAA forge new roads in community partnership
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) has welcomed RAA as a Community Partner, providing critical funding to support the RFDS’s aeromedical training simulator.
A breath of good fortune: Ron's story
For avid traveler Ron Wilson, hitting the road and heading out bush in his caravan is the ultimate bliss. But this time last year, he almost didn’t make it home.
From melodies to mechanics: How apprentice engineer changed tune
RFDS apprentice engineer Isabella Burgess traded melody for mechanics by packing up and moving to Alice Springs.
Trusting our gut: Early screening in focus at Far North SA health camp
The Flying Doctor touched down in the remote community of Kingoonya last month, empowering local men to take care of their health.
Fly-ins not dampened by flood
As record rain swept across cast areas of Australia earlier this year, the RFDS joined emergency service partners, combatting flooded towns, closed roads and airstrips to deliver critical health care and supplies.
Connect the clues: RFDS puzzle
Test your knowledge of the Flying Doctor with our latest brainteaser! In the grid below are four groups of four. It's up to you to figure out which words belong together.
Flying Doctor banks on Westpac in new major partnership
Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has welcomed Westpac as its new Banking Partner in supporting the delivery of critical healthcare services.
Territory-first Virtual Emergency Care trial for pastoralists
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) will trial an innovative Virtual Emergency Care model on remote cattle stations across Central Australia and the Barkly, improving access to life-saving care in emergencies.
Flying Doctor welcomes next-gen aircraft in landmark $60 million investment
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS SA/NT) has committed $60 million to the purchase of five new ‘flying intensive care units’ – the first of which arrived in Australia this week – as part of the Flying Doctor’s largest aircraft upgrade program in over a decade.
Wedding anniversary bypassed: Dion and Darryl's story
A trip away is usually a fitting anniversary gift. But for Dion and Darryl, this year’s celebration involved a plane, a stretcher, and a medley of medical leads.
