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Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors

Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors

20 Oct 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) pays heartfelt tribute to Dr John Mickan AM, honouring his life, legacy, and remarkable contribution to health care in South Australia’s remote communities.

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13 May 2022

Delivering the 'vinest' care: Winery donates to the RFDS after family airlifted

When Kirsty Balnaves decided to give to the Flying Doctor on behalf of her family’s winery, she had no idea the impact of her donation would be felt so close to home.

Kirsty Balnaves and Ellie Pollard
11 May 2022

International Nurses Day

On May 12 each year, the world takes opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses makes across all healthcare settings.

International Nurses Day
25 Apr 2022

World Pilots' Day

April 26 marks World Pilots’ Day – a day where we celebrate and recognise the many contributions of pilots who safely connect millions of passengers around the world every year.

RFDS Pilot Chris Thompson
25 Feb 2022

Rural mum's rare scare

When pregnant mum Anna Nunn woke up with an earache on her remote station, little did she know she was in for the shock of her life.

Rural mum's rare scare
25 Feb 2022

From pups to planes: meet the man behind the mask

Meet RFDS Trades Assistant Dave Rose, who spends hours each day at our Adelaide Base keeping our aeromedical fleet clean and safe from COVID-19.

RFDS Trades Assistant Dave Rose
25 Feb 2022

Keeping the Flying Doctor flying: February 2022 fundraising recap

Despite challenging COVID-19 restrictions during the back end of 2021, RFDS Auxiliaries and Support Groups together with the wider community went above and beyond to help keep the Flying Doctor flying.

Keeping the Flying Doctor flying
25 Feb 2022

RFDS volunteers awarded for exceptional service

At the end of 2021, RFDS Central Operations was honoured to present four Meritorious Service Awards, which recognise exceptional service by volunteers to the Flying Doctor.

RFDS Meritorious Service Awards 2021
11 Feb 2022

RFDS marks official launch of Marree Community Health Service

Deputy Premier of South Australia Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP officially opening the RFDS Marree Community Health Service

RFDS Marree Community Health Service