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From hike to hospital: Lyn’s story

From hike to hospital: Lyn’s story

11 Apr 2025

It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.

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11 Dec 2020

OCTOBER: 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.

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11 Dec 2020

NOVEMBER: Creating welcoming places for Indigenous patients

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

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11 Dec 2020

RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity

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

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01 Dec 2020

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.

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27 Nov 2020

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.

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16 Nov 2020

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.

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16 Nov 2020

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.

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16 Nov 2020

Outback Ordeal

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

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