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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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20 Feb 2024

A student placement with the RFDS led to Mick landing his dream job

Having grown up in the suburbs of Melbourne, working as a mental health clinician in the Central Desert of Australia is a whole new world for Mick Keane.

RFDS mental health clinician Mick Keane
19 Feb 2024

QUIZ: How well do you know the RFDS?

How well do you know the RFDS? Test your general knowledge of the Flying Doctor with this quick-fire 10-question quiz!

RFDS quiz
29 Jan 2024

RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in Reptrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study (2023). Find out more.

Australia's most reputable charity
23 Nov 2023

A close shave: Ash's story

After regaining consciousness following a mustering mishap, station owner Ash spotted his battered motorbike in nearby scrub. The damage to his own body remained a mystery.

A close shave: Ash's story
23 Nov 2023

Behind the scenes on an RFDS outback mission

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.

Behind the scenes of an RFDS outback mission
23 Nov 2023

Yarning with the 'Flying Doctor mob'

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.

Willowra School Counsellor Hannah Case
20 Nov 2023

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

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.

Oceans to Outback 2023
20 Nov 2023

Rural recognition for the RFDS

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.

Rural recognition for the RFDS