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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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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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11 Dec 2020

AUGUST: Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife

Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife

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11 Dec 2020

SEPTEMBER: Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine

Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine at South Australia’s first regional Patient Transfer Facility.

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11 Dec 2020

OCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support

Strengthening our corporate and community support – with thanks to you! Senex Energy extends its sponsorship to $1 million as our supporters dig deep.

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