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RFDS nurses recognised at Nursing and Midwifery Awards

11 May 2026

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08 May 2020

How well do you know the RFDS?

To celebrate the Flying Doctor's birthday this month, try your hand at the Flying Doctor crossword which features clues marking our rich heritage and exciting present-day operations.

22 Apr 2020

Peter de Cure appointed RFDS Central Operations Chairman

Peter de Cure is the new Chairman of Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT), endorsed by resolution of fellow Directors at the April Board Meeting.

11 Apr 2020

Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation donate $6 million to the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) has received a $6 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation to boost its inherent capability to respond to the emergency and primary health care needs of rural and remote Australians.

30 Mar 2020

COVID-19: Message from the Chief Executive

The dedicated team at RFDS Central Operations (serving SA/NT) continues to deliver 24-hour emergency aeromedical and essential primary health care services through these unprecedented times.

27 Feb 2020

RFDS seeking SA and NT consumer representatives

Do you have an interest in the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the care it provides every ten minutes to someone living, working or travelling in SA and NT?

26 Feb 2020

Help close to home

Fortunately for one Adelaide motorcyclist, the RFDS was on hand to assist very close to home.

26 Feb 2020

Desert drama

I kept trying to convince my son he wasn't about to die. But we all thought he was.

26 Feb 2020

The bush gets in your blood

Our newest RFDS Life Member recalls his outback memories of the Flying Doctor.

24 Feb 2020

Little helpers

Meet Jack and Cowboy Roy – two kids doing big things for the Flying Doctor.

27 Jan 2020

Australia Day achievements

Flying Doctor staff and volunteers were recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.

24 Dec 2019

RFDS receives $7 million Christmas gift from the community

The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) fleet has arrived thanks to steadfast support and ongoing generous donations from the community.

29 Nov 2019

Marree clinic set for $1.73 million makeover

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to redevelop the existing Marree Remote Area Clinic into a new state-of-the-art health precinct to service Far North communities.

27 Nov 2019

Port Pirie volunteers raise $14,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $14,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Port Pirie community over the past year.

25 Nov 2019

RFDS innovation recognised at SA Health Supplier Awards

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has proudly accepted the 2019 SA Health "Supplier Innovation" Award, recognising the introduction of the new RFDS Medi-Jet 24 to its fleet.