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Flying Doctor explores AI-enhanced care for rural and remote Australia
AI isn’t exactly new technology. But exploring its potential to improve health care for people living in rural and remote Australia represents an exciting new frontier for the RFDS.
More detailsIt takes a 'virtual' village to raise a bush baby
On a rural sheep and cattle station, Laura Hewitt begins her mornings much like any other mum – only her nursery spans hundreds of kilometres.
Medical supplies on the fly: Introducing 'BiBi planes'
A groundbreaking project is trialling the use of drone technology to deliver critical medical supplies to remote Aboriginal communities in the NT.
Care at your fingertips: Bushlink is here!
The RFDS has launched Bushlink – a dedicated online bookings platform for primary health patients in SA.
Crossword: Cruise the clues
Test your knowledge with this fun jumble of aviation, health and Aussie trivia.
Volunteers soar above: 2025 Meritorious Service Awards
The RFDS was honoured to present three long-serving volunteers with Meritorious Service Awards this year.
A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities
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.
Flying Doctor earns international stamp of excellence
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has attained world-class credentials for the first time, earning a coveted stamp of approval from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI).
From hike to hospital: Lyn’s story
It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.
