The RFDS in SA/NT

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From doorbell to diagnosis: How digital health is saving lives in the outback

From doorbell to diagnosis: How digital health is saving lives in the outback

10 Oct 2025

The RFDS’s Australian-first Virtual Emergency Centre in William Creek has completed a successful first year of operation – providing life-saving 24/7 emergency medical care without a health professional physically in the room.

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23 Oct 2021

Flying Doctor awarded top honour

RFDS Central Operations Rural Generalist Dr James Padley has been awarded 2021 Rural Registrar of the Year.

Dr. James Padley
25 Sep 2021

Shirley's Sliding Door

"When her first cardiac arrest happened it was well and truly out of the blue.”

Shirley's Sliding Door
20 Aug 2021

Celebrating one year of RFDS Mount Gambier PTF

The RFDS joined SA's South-East community in July to mark the official launch and first anniversary of its first regional undercover Patient Transfer Facility.

Mt. Gambier PTF
29 Jun 2021

RFDS ‘rolls up’ for COVID-19 vaccinations in outback SA

RFDS clinicians have this week launched its COVID-19 vaccination program at 14 locations across outback South Australia.

COVID-19 vaccination
23 Jun 2021

CLUB CABARET wows the crowds

The annual RFDS ‘Wings For Life’ Gala hosted in South Australia was the hottest ticket in town last Saturday, with 900 guests immersing themselves in the glitz and glamour of the 2021 theme – CLUB CABARET.

2021 Wings For Life Gala raises $300,000
06 May 2021

Making Tracks

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