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Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors

Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors

20 Oct 2025

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.

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10 Oct 2022

Baring it all for mental health

In 2021, the national Naked Farmer movement raised more than $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Wellbeing & Mental Health Service.

The Naked Farmer - mental health
30 Aug 2022

Down to the wire: Richy's story

A devastating fall from a ladder while on a job 540km north of Adelaide became a race against time for carpenter Richard Hobbs.

RFDS patient Richy Hobbs
30 Aug 2022

RFDS veteran bids farewell after 34 years: Q&A with Captain Ray Mundy

After more than 30 years of delivering aeromedical services to outback Australians, RFDS Central Operations’ longest-serving pilot Ray Mundy has hung up his hat.

RFDS Pilot Ray Mundy
30 Aug 2022

Healthy smiles, happy lives: Delivering oral health care at the base of Uluru

At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.

At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.
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