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Flying Doctor earns international stamp of excellence

04 Jun 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has attained world-class credentials for the first time, earning a coveted stamp of approval from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI).

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22 Oct 2020

Flying across a pandemic to save lives

As Australians began grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down the nation earlier this year, the RFDS donned protective masks and kept in the air to save lives.

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22 Oct 2020

Supporting our communities

When the COVID pandemic grounded commercial flights earlier this year, the Flying Doctor stepped up to transport patients, medical specialists, pathology tests throughout Australia's central corridor.

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24 Sep 2020

Bay to Birdwood and the RFDS historic cars

Iconic 1920s images showing the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s founder traversing the outback in a battered Dodge Buckboard are inspiring the restoration of two vintage cars in South Australia.

18 Sep 2020

Bay to Birdwood

The 2020 Bay to Birdwood is proud to announce that the RFDS is this year's Charity Partner! Donate Now!

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01 Sep 2020

A gift from the heart

The Flying Doctor recently visited Kangaroo Island to give back to a community in recovery from this summer's devastating bushfires.

01 Sep 2020

Regional Patient Transfer Facility marks first 100 days

The RFDS Mount Gambier Patient Transfer Facility – the first of its kind in regional South Australia – has completed its first 100 days of service to the community.

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31 Aug 2020

Timewarp Trivia a success for all generations

More than 600 trivia buffs tested their general knowledge in the Flying Doctor's second online quiz fundraiser spotlighting music, film and cultural touchstones throughout the decades.

26 Aug 2020

A narrow escape on the Nullarbor

Chris Franks is lucky to be alive after he rolled his vehicle near Cook, South Australia. Flight Nurse Cameron Sims tells his story.

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