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Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors
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.
More detailsRFDS Patient Transfer Facility to enhance safety and care in the Riverland
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to build a dedicated Patient Transfer Facility in Renmark, the first of its kind in the Riverland.
Flying Doctor launches road patient transport service in SA
Did you know that your Flying Doctor has launched a road patient transport service to complement its longstanding aeromedical services across South Australia? Read more...
Benevolent bears
Each year, Adelaide’s Pembroke School donates hand-stitched teddy bears, which help provide extra in-flight comfort to RFDS patients.
World turned upside down
It's every parent's nightmare – arriving at an accident scene to discover one of your children unconscious. That’s exactly what happened to Karina.
Odyssey's million dollar milestone
An outback car trek has crossed the monumental million-dollar mark in its fundraising efforts for the Flying Doctor.
Flying Doctor set to build at Tennant Creek
The RFDS is set to build its first remote Patient Transfer Facility (PTF) in the Northern Territory after the successful establishment of a similar facility in Mount Gambier this year.
A gift of a lifetime
Key Relationship Specialist Melanie Caruso helps individuals and families who are considering leaving a gift for the Flying Doctor in their will.
Flying Doctor brings vaccines to the furthest corner
From Kangaroo Island to Kingoonya and the Nullarbor to Ngukurr - the Flying Doctor is reaching out to remote South Australians and Territorians to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.