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Dr Sophie Ootes pictured next to RFDS aircraft

From Ballarat to the bush: How Dr Sophie Ootes found her calling in rural health

24 Nov 2025

When Dr Sophie Ootes received the RACGP South Australian GP in Training of the Year Award, she wasn’t just accepting a personal accolade – she was representing a voice for rural and remote communities across the state.

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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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14 Feb 2021

Turning cows into cash

A surprise six-figure donation from a Naracoorte business has secured a flying start to the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s fundraising efforts in 2021.

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14 Feb 2021

On tap at the William Creek Hotel

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is now “on tap” at the iconic William Creek Hotel.

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29 Jan 2021

Marree community legend retires

When June Andrew rattled into Marree in her Ford Laser in the heat of the 1982 summer, it was the first time she had visited the remote South Australian town.

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11 Dec 2020

A promise delivered: 2020 in review

We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.

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