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Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors

Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors

20 Oct 2025

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.

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28 Apr 2021

Readiness to respond

RFDS with an Australian first qualification

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26 Apr 2021

Elders back-to-back support for bush communities

Elders Limited has boosted its investment in the wellbeing of bush communities with a three-year extension of its major sponsorship of the Flying Doctor.

Elders supports RFDS
15 Feb 2021

Paws for thought

Pembroke School's latest donation of hand-stitched teddies is helping to make circumstances a little more bearable.

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14 Feb 2021

Remote rescue

Amber Driver was shocked by news that no mother ever wants to hear. “Sonny’s come off his bike. He’s really hurt!”

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14 Feb 2021

Doc's new chapter

When Dr Yaritji Green completes the new Australian General Practice Training Program, she’ll join a growing breed of doctors known as Rural Generalists – or “GPs Plus”.

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