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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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22 Jul 2020

RFDS powers the Territory with purpose-built aeromedical jet

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has unveiled its $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.

09 Jun 2020

Celebrating one year of service

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations is celebrating one year of service for its RFDS Medi-Jet 24 – the ultimate intensive care unit that launched a new era in Australian aeromedical care.

Celebrating one year of service
14 May 2020

Our sky-high message of thanks

To mark the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife, RFDS Central Operations has taken its appreciation for its nurses sky-high.

12 May 2020

To all Nurses & Midwives

An open letter from RFDS Central Operations Chairman Peter de Cure and Chief Executive Tony Vaughan ASM for International Year of the Nurse & Midwife.

11 May 2020

Meet Our Nurses: Anne Alexander

As a Remote Area Nurse, Anne Alexander embraces the local community spirit as part of her day-to-day job.

Anne Alexander
11 May 2020

Meet Nurse Niamh

From the green hills of Ireland to the ochre heart of the Australian Outback - Niamh Gallagher's career as a Mental Health Clinician has taken her many places.

Niamh Gallagher
11 May 2020

A night in Hollywood

Movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland took on the Flying Doctor’s inaugural online quiz fundraiser this month.

11 May 2020

Five minutes with a Pilot Instructor

Exactly what is involved in taking to the skies for the Flying Doctor? We speak with our Head of Training & Checking, Matthew Cosier, to find out what he looks for in a successful RFDS pilot.