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Flying Doctor earns international stamp of excellence

04 Jun 2025

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).

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30 Aug 2022

Out and about: August 2022 fundraising recap

RFDS Auxillaries and Support Groups alongside our crews have been busy engaging with the local community to spread awareness and raise funds for the Flying Doctor.

Out and about with RFDS volunteers and supporters
30 Aug 2022

RFDS Central Operations welcomes new board members

The RFDS Central Operations recently appointed 2022 NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle and aviation expert Geoff Roberts to its Board.

Leanne Liddle
10 Jun 2022

Survival tips for your road trip in outback Australia

The RFDS has created an Outback Survival Guide – a free resource to help you better prepare for your next trip out bush, should you find yourself in a survival situation or needing to assist someone else.

RFDS Australian Outback Survival Guide
08 Jun 2022

Thank a First Responder Day

On 8 June, the RFDS is joining people around Australia to say thank you to the thousands of first responders who do so much for the communities in which we live, work and play.

Thank a First Responder Day
30 May 2022

National Reconciliation Week: Connecting to Country

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the RFDS encouraged staff to recognise the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we deliver services.

National Reconciliation Week
30 May 2022

Badly broken, barely breathing: Phil's story

When Phil Eley’s motorbike adventure went horribly wrong in the middle of outback Australia, his friends at the scene feared the worst.

RFDS patient Phil Eley
30 May 2022

A rural lifeline: Jo's story

As increasing emotional stress pushed outback station owner Jo French to breaking point, her family made a life-saving phone call.

RFDS mental health patient Jo French
30 May 2022

Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End

On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.

RFDS Vaccination Nurse Jodie Tayler on Galinwin'ku