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Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) pays heartfelt tribute to Dr John Mickan AM, honouring his life, legacy, and remarkable contribution to health care in South Australia’s remote communities.
More detailsRene recognised for exceptional service
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the RFDS was honoured to present long-serving volunteer Rene Gillis with a Meritorious Service Award.
Nurses fly high: Meet Keirstie and Barb
Meet RFDS employees Keirstie Bull and Barb White, who have been named finalists in the 2023 SA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
RFDS and SAPOL make history with first 'highway landing' of aeromedical jet in Australia
The Flying Doctor performed the first ‘highway landing’ of an aeromedical jet on Australian soil, as part of a joint training exercise with SAPOL.
Taking flight later in life: Meet RFDS Pilot Alex Shearn
Alex Shearn always dreamed of taking to the skies like his dad, who was a pilot in the Australian Air Force. But from a young age he was told he was colourblind, quashing his aspirations to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Doctors' Day
To mark Doctors' Day, we reached out to three of the RFDS team to ask them what their job means to them. Here’s what they said.
Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story
Gasping for air. Down on all fours. Shannon was clinging to life in one of the most isolated places in the world.
Five times revived: Richard's story
Richard is lucky to be alive after his heart stopped five times in the searing summer heat of the South Australian desert.
From single shots to single engines: Apprentice Ashley's story
Ashley Lewthwaite has recently exchanged espresso machines for aircraft engines, kickstarting his journey to becoming a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the RFDS in Darwin.
