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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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Behind the scenes of an RFDS outback mission

Behind the scenes of an RFDS outback mission

23 Nov 2023

Have you ever wondered what a Flying Doctor mission in the outback looks like? Get a unique behind-the-scenes perspective as we follow young patient Tyler’s journey with the RFDS.

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Willowra School Counsellor Hannah Case

Yarning with the 'Flying Doctor mob'

23 Nov 2023

As a silent mental health crisis continues its deepening hold in the remote heartlands of Australia, the RFDS is trying to stop it in its tracks.

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Oceans to Outback 2023

$3 million in miles: Meet our inspiring 'Oceans to Outback' participants

20 Nov 2023

This October, the Flying Doctor once again challenged people across the country to walk, run or ride and raise funds. Find out how much was raised and meet participants with inspiring RFDS stories.

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Rural recognition for the RFDS

Rural recognition for the RFDS

20 Nov 2023

The RFDS's very own Dr Ishani Kaluthotage was recently named Rural Registrar of the Year for her contributions to rural and remote health care.

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Peter Kittle Motor Company partnership announcement

A driving force: Peter Kittle Motor Company increases support for RFDS SA/NT

15 Nov 2023

Renowned Australian car dealership Peter Kittle Motor Company recently guaranteed its commitment to rural and remote health and wellbeing, signing a new three-year agreement with RFDS SA/NT.

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2023 Year in Review RFDS SA/NT

2023 Year in Review

25 Oct 2023

Your Flying Doctor exists to support healthier and happier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. Check out our 2022/23 Year in Review.

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RFDS Riverland Patient Transfer Facility launch

The Flying Doctor launches airside facility in the Riverland

20 Oct 2023

The Royal Flying Doctor Service joined SA’s Riverland community at Renmark Airport to mark the official opening of the region’s first Patient Transfer Facility.

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Elders RFDS partnership extension

Elders builds on its support for the bush through RFDS partnership extension

06 Oct 2023

Agribusiness icon Elders Limited has signed another three-year agreement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT, guaranteeing its commitment to rural and remote health and wellbeing until 2026.

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