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RFDS PC-12 PRO aircraft

Flying Doctor welcomes next-gen aircraft in landmark $60 million investment

04 Mar 2026

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS SA/NT) has committed $60 million to the purchase of five new ‘flying intensive care units’ – the first of which arrived in Australia this week – as part of the Flying Doctor’s largest aircraft upgrade program in over a decade.

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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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11 Dec 2020

JANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing

Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.

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11 Dec 2020

FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic

The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.

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