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A flying lifeline home: Otto’s journey back to Arnhem Land
For 64-year-old Otto Dann, the RFDS provided the final step in a long and challenging medical journey back home to Arnhem Land, NT.
More detailsFive times revived: Richard's story
Richard is lucky to be alive after his heart stopped five times in the searing summer heat of the South Australian desert.
From single shots to single engines: Apprentice Ashley's story
Ashley Lewthwaite has recently exchanged espresso machines for aircraft engines, kickstarting his journey to becoming a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the RFDS in Darwin.
Sparking a distant connection: Noel Traeger's story
Turn back time with Noel Traeger, a relative of Alfred Traeger – inventor of the pedal-powered radio – who worked with Alf at his electronic workshop.
Flying Doctor provides 'moto medics' for Tour Down Under
The Flying Doctor was proud to support the first event of the UCI World Tour calendar, the 2023 Tour Down Under in a medical support capacity.
Order of Australia honours for Flying Doctor friends
A former RFDS remote area nurse and three long-serving volunteers were named in this year’s honours.
Shows of support: February 2023 fundraising recap
From rocking out to live music in the Flinders Ranges, to frocking up in Adelaide, check out some of the latest and upcoming RFDS fundraisers and events.
Trust is everything for ‘Australia’s Most Reputable Charity’
The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity in the Australian Charity Reputation (RepTrak®) Index.
Flying Doctor to establish health hub at William Creek
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to establish a permanent healthcare clinic in the South Australian outback tourism town of William Creek.
