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Empowering women's health in Far North SA
Following the success of its inaugural women’s health and wellbeing camp in Oodnadatta last year, the RFDS Primary Health Care Team returned to the Far North once again, this time to Marree, to host a culturally safe camp focused on empowering women’s health.
More detailsBrothers rescued back to back
On an outback adventure, Phil's crash and Paul's health scare had both brothers calling for help in the space of days.

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.

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.

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.

Care at your fingertips: Bushlink is here!
The RFDS has launched Bushlink – a dedicated online bookings platform for primary health patients in SA.

Crossword: Cruise the clues
Test your knowledge with this fun jumble of aviation, health and Aussie trivia.

Volunteers soar above: 2025 Meritorious Service Awards
The RFDS was honoured to present three long-serving volunteers with Meritorious Service Awards this year.

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.
