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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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11 Dec 2020

SEPTEMBER: Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine

Providing the finest care in rain, hail or shine at South Australia’s first regional Patient Transfer Facility.

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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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