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A flying lifeline home: Otto’s journey back to Arnhem Land

A flying lifeline home: Otto’s journey back to Arnhem Land

27 Oct 2025

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.

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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
30 May 2022

Tour the Territory

Two iconic Australian stories. One iconic location. There is no better place than the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility to see, experience and learn about the Flying Doctor’s rich history.

RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility VR Experience
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