The RFDS in SA/NT
News
OCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support
11 Dec 2020Strengthening our corporate and community support – with thanks to you! Senex Energy extends its sponsorship to $1 million as our supporters dig deep.
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NOVEMBER: Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients
11 Dec 2020Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients with new artwork unveiled during NAIDOC Week.
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RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity
11 Dec 2020The RFDS is named Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the ninth year.
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Creating a ‘flying’ first for stroke patients
01 Dec 2020The 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.
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Remote airstrips made safer with new landing rules
27 Nov 2020Remote airstrips are being made safer with new landing rules issued by the RFDS. Watch our video explaining the procedures.
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Flying Doctor lifeline to station life
16 Nov 2020Lying 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.
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New service helps locals smile
16 Nov 2020As COVID-19 restrictions temporarily closed dental services across the nation, the RFDS worked on opening a new one in outback SA.
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Outback Ordeal
16 Nov 2020Young Jackeroo Tommy was struck down by illness and was a very long way from the help he needed.
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