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Brothers rescued back to back

Brothers rescued back to back

24 Jul 2025

On an outback adventure, Phil's crash and Paul's health scare had both brothers calling for help in the space of days.

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24 Jul 2025

Stroke scanner hits the skies

The RFDS has taken to the skies with the latest in stroke detection technology, in collaboration with the Australian Stroke Alliance and technology company EMVision.

Stroke scanner
23 Jul 2025

It takes a 'virtual' village to raise a bush baby

On a rural sheep and cattle station, Laura Hewitt begins her mornings much like any other mum – only her nursery spans hundreds of kilometres.

It takes a 'virtual' village to raise a bush baby
23 Jul 2025

Medical supplies on the fly: Introducing 'BiBi planes'

A groundbreaking project is trialling the use of drone technology to deliver critical medical supplies to remote Aboriginal communities in the NT.

Medical supplies on the fly: : Introducing 'BiBi planes'
22 Jul 2025

Care at your fingertips: Bushlink is here!

The RFDS has launched Bushlink – a dedicated online bookings platform for primary health patients in SA.

Bushlink
22 Jul 2025

Crossword: Cruise the clues

Test your knowledge with this fun jumble of aviation, health and Aussie trivia.

Crossword: Cruise the clues
21 Jul 2025

Volunteers soar above: 2025 Meritorious Service Awards

The RFDS was honoured to present three long-serving volunteers with Meritorious Service Awards this year.

2025 RFDS SA/NT Meritorious Service Awards
02 Jul 2025

A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities

A new initiative delivering high-speed public Wi-Fi to outback towns will help transform healthcare access for residents, workers and visitors in remote South Australia.

A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities
04 Jun 2025

Flying Doctor earns international stamp of excellence

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has attained world-class credentials for the first time, earning a coveted stamp of approval from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI).

Aeromedical retrieval