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Renewed support from Beach to bush

Renewed support from Beach to bush

03 Feb 2025

Beach Energy has extended its major sponsorship of RFDS SA/NT to support the continual upgrade of Flying Doctor aircraft and life-saving equipment.

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Low Acuity Medical Retrieval Service

Introducing NT low-acuity services

18 Nov 2024

The Flying Doctor’s newest retrieval service is now fully operational in Darwin and has already supported a number of Territorians to safely return home after hospital stays.

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RFDS aircraft dedicated in memory of Limestone Coast benefactor

Flying free: RFDS aircraft dedicated in memory of Limestone Coast benefactor

28 Oct 2024

During an emotional ceremony in October 2024, RFDS aircraft ‘VH-FNH’ was dedicated in loving memory of the late Glenda Kidman.

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2024 Year in Review

2024 Year in Review

24 Oct 2024

Your Flying Doctor exists to support healthier and happier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. Check out our 2023/24 Year in Review.

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RFDS SA/NT AGM 2024

Meeting in 'The Mount': RFDS SA/NT AGM 2024

23 Oct 2024

It was fantastic to be joined by more than 150 community members, donors and supporters at the RFDS SA/NT Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mount Gambier this month.

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SA Government announces new funding agreement with RFDS to enhance response times and boost staff

SA Government announces new funding agreement with RFDS to enhance response times and boost staff

17 Oct 2024

The RFDS has secured an historic new agreement with the SA Government to significantly boost aircraft services and staff enabling faster patient transfers.

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Young ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story

Young ringer’s race for help: Amy’s story

11 Sep 2024

When a bloodied and bruised Amy Kynoch regained consciousness in the back of a speeding truck, she realised her ‘typical’ day at work had taken a disastrous turn. Read more.

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NT Quiz

QUIZ: Uncharted Territory

09 Sep 2024

How well do you think you know the NT? To help celebrate our 85th year of caring for Territorians, test your knowledge of the Territory and the RFDS with this 10-question quiz!

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A day in the life with the Flying Doctor: Jessie’s bite-sized experience

A day in the life with the Flying Doctor: Jessie’s bite-sized experience

08 Aug 2024

After spending a decade as a dental hygienist in a previous life, Jessie Burling, was given the chance to go back to her roots with the RFDS Oral Health team.

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