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A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities

A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities

02 Jul 2025

A new initiative delivering high-speed public Wi-Fi to outback towns will help transform healthcare access for residents, workers and visitors in remote South Australia.

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11 Dec 2020

A promise delivered: 2020 in review

We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.

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11 Dec 2020

JANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing

Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.

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11 Dec 2020

FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic

The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.

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11 Dec 2020

MARCH: New services making locals smile

New RFDS Remote Oral Health Care Services open in Mutitjulu in Central Australia and Leigh Creek in South Australia.

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11 Dec 2020

APRIL: Diabetes results improve during COVID-19 shutdown

Digital health consultations soared in April as the RFDS found innovative new ways to connect with isolated communities during COVID-19 – with some unexpected results.

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11 Dec 2020

MAY: First online quiz visits Hollywood

A ‘virtual’ Night in Hollywood attracts movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland as the RFDS holds its first ever online quiz.

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11 Dec 2020

JUNE: Reaching new heights of community care

The RFDS steps up during the COVID-19 pandemic, transporting patients, pathology tests and even school students across the borders.

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11 Dec 2020

JULY: Doubling our jet power

The RFDS welcomes its latest addition to the fleet, unveiling a $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.

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