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11 Dec 2020

SEPTEMBER: Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine

Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine at South Australia’s first regional Patient Transfer Facility.

11 Dec 2020

OCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support

Strengthening our corporate and community support – with thanks to you! Senex Energy extends its sponsorship to $1 million as our supporters dig deep.

11 Dec 2020

NOVEMBER: Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients

Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients with new artwork unveiled during NAIDOC Week.

11 Dec 2020

RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

The RFDS is named Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the ninth year.

01 Dec 2020

Creating a ‘flying’ first for stroke patients

The Royal Flying Doctor Service and Micro-X are working together to prototype the nation’s first airborne stroke unit in a bid to improve the health outcomes of patients in rural and remote areas.

27 Nov 2020

Remote airstrips made safer with new landing rules

Remote airstrips are being made safer with new landing rules issued by the RFDS. Watch our video explaining the procedures.

16 Nov 2020

Flying Doctor lifeline to station life

Lying on a claypan after being flung from a motorbike on the Clifton Hills Station in the far north-east corner of South Australia, station manager Peter Nunn knew the RFDS was on the way.

16 Nov 2020

New service helps locals smile

As COVID-19 restrictions temporarily closed dental services across the nation, the RFDS worked on opening a new one in outback SA.

16 Nov 2020

Outback Ordeal

Young Jackeroo Tommy was struck down by illness and was a very long way from the help he needed.

16 Nov 2020

Technology to support better health

Digital patient medical bags will soon arm the Flying Doctor with lifesaving technological support for patients in rural and remote Australia, thanks to a generous donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation.

16 Nov 2020

IGA add piece to the fundraising puzzle

Independent Grocers of Australia stores are putting the pieces together for a strong November fundraising campaign for the RFDS.

16 Nov 2020

Senex gives one million reasons to celebrate

Valued corporate partner Senex Energy has extended its support for the RFDS Central Operations to $1 million with a further three-year major sponsorship.

15 Nov 2020

Winning horse fills Flying Doctor cup

When Irish galloper Twilight Payment crossed the finish line first in this year’s Melbourne Cup the RFDS won its own $50,000 prize via its volunteer support group on Kangaroo Island.

09 Nov 2020

Mother-daughter artists create First Nation art for Flying Doctor

Artwork created by South Australian Aboriginal artists Kelly Taylor and her daughter T’keyah Ware has been unveiled in a new range of RFDS uniforms to reflect our role in supporting remote communities.

08 Nov 2020

Signature Flying Doctor artwork launches NAIDOC Week

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has partnered with two South Australian Aboriginal artists to launch a major artwork and uniform piece inspired by the remote communities it serves.