The RFDS in SA/NT

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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.
More detailsFlying 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.

An internship that flies further: Meet the RFDS junior doctors
When it comes to delivering health care to some of the world’s most isolated areas, medical interns with the RFDS quickly learn that every day offers a new challenge.

QUIZ: How well do you know the Australian outback?
How well do you know the Australian outback? Test your knowledge with these 10 quirky questions!

$500,000 raised in 12 hours: Double Up for the Doc Day
On 5 March, RFDS SA/NT held its annual Double Up for the Doc Day with the goal to raise $300,000 in just 12 hours to fit out a new aircraft due to join its aeromedical fleet.

$90,000 for 90 years: CMV's heartfelt donation
The RFDS was honoured to receive a $90,000 grant from the CMV Group Staff Foundation, in celebration of the company’s 90th year in business.

Struck down in the desert: Trevor's story
Despite working for more than 20 years in some of the outback’s harshest conditions, an unbearable stabbing chest pain was unchartered territory for Trevor.

Renewed support from Beach to bush
Beach Energy has extended its major sponsorship of RFDS SA/NT to support the continual upgrade of Flying Doctor aircraft and life-saving equipment.
