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Graphic: Australian-first virtual emergency centre to help save lives in the outback

Australian-first virtual emergency centre to help save lives in the outback

15 Mar 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is opening a state-of-the-art health hub in the South Australian outback tourism town of William Creek that provides 24/7 emergency medical help with no health professionals physically on the ground.

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How well do you know the RFDS?

08 May 2020

To celebrate the Flying Doctor's birthday this month, try your hand at the Flying Doctor crossword which features clues marking our rich heritage and exciting present-day operations.

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Peter de Cure appointed RFDS Central Operations Chairman

22 Apr 2020

Peter de Cure is the new Chairman of Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT), endorsed by resolution of fellow Directors at the April Board Meeting.

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Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation donate $6 million to the Flying Doctor

11 Apr 2020

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) has received a $6 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation to boost its inherent capability to respond to the emergency and primary health care needs of rural and remote Australians.

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COVID-19: Message from the Chief Executive

30 Mar 2020

The dedicated team at RFDS Central Operations (serving SA/NT) continues to deliver 24-hour emergency aeromedical and essential primary health care services through these unprecedented times.

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RFDS seeking SA and NT consumer representatives

27 Feb 2020

Do you have an interest in the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the care it provides every ten minutes to someone living, working or travelling in SA and NT?

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Help close to home

26 Feb 2020

Fortunately for one Adelaide motorcyclist, the RFDS was on hand to assist very close to home.

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Desert drama

26 Feb 2020

I kept trying to convince my son he wasn't about to die. But we all thought he was.

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The bush gets in your blood

26 Feb 2020

Our newest RFDS Life Member recalls his outback memories of the Flying Doctor.

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