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From hike to hospital: Lyn’s story
It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.
More detailsOCTOBER: Strengthening our corporate and community support
Strengthening our corporate and community support – with thanks to you! Senex Energy extends its sponsorship to $1 million as our supporters dig deep.

NOVEMBER: Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients
Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients with new artwork unveiled during NAIDOC Week.

RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity
The RFDS is named Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the ninth year.

Creating a ‘flying’ first for stroke patients
The 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.

Remote airstrips made safer with new landing rules
Remote airstrips are being made safer with new landing rules issued by the RFDS. Watch our video explaining the procedures.

Flying Doctor lifeline to station life
Lying 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.

New service helps locals smile
As COVID-19 restrictions temporarily closed dental services across the nation, the RFDS worked on opening a new one in outback SA.

Outback Ordeal
Young Jackeroo Tommy was struck down by illness and was a very long way from the help he needed.
