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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.
More detailsSurvival tips for your road trip in outback Australia
The RFDS has created an Outback Survival Guide – a free resource to help you better prepare for your next trip out bush, should you find yourself in a survival situation or needing to assist someone else.
Thank a First Responder Day
On 8 June, the RFDS is joining people around Australia to say thank you to the thousands of first responders who do so much for the communities in which we live, work and play.
Badly broken, barely breathing: Phil's story
When Phil Eley’s motorbike adventure went horribly wrong in the middle of outback Australia, his friends at the scene feared the worst.
National Reconciliation Week: Connecting to Country
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the RFDS encouraged staff to recognise the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we deliver services.
A rural lifeline: Jo's story
As increasing emotional stress pushed outback station owner Jo French to breaking point, her family made a life-saving phone call.
Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End
On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.
Relief for roadhouses
Get insight into how the RFDS provides support and medical care to outback roadhouses through 'fly-in' clinics.
Loretta's lasting legacy
The RFDS Central Operations Board was proud to acknowledge Loretta Reynolds with Life Membership for her long-standing contribution to the organisation.
