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Dion and Darryl Temu-Evans

Wedding anniversary bypassed: Dion and Darryl's story

03 Feb 2026

A trip away is usually a fitting anniversary gift. But for Dion and Darryl, this year’s celebration involved a plane, a stretcher, and a medley of medical leads.

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08 Jun 2022

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.

Thank a First Responder Day
30 May 2022

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.

RFDS patient Phil Eley
30 May 2022

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.

National Reconciliation Week
30 May 2022

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.

RFDS mental health patient Jo French
30 May 2022

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.

RFDS Vaccination Nurse Jodie Tayler on Galinwin'ku
30 May 2022

Relief for roadhouses

Get insight into how the RFDS provides support and medical care to outback roadhouses through 'fly-in' clinics.

Nullarbor Roadhouse
30 May 2022

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.

Loretta Reynolds
30 May 2022

Making Marree: Behind the scenes

"World Class Health Care: Under a Sky Full of Stars" is a short documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the making of the new RFDS Marree Community Health Service.

Marree in the making