The RFDS in SA/NT

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From hike to hospital: Lyn’s story

From hike to hospital: Lyn’s story

11 Apr 2025

It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.

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26 Feb 2020

Desert drama

I kept trying to convince my son he wasn't about to die. But we all thought he was.

26 Feb 2020

The bush gets in your blood

Our newest RFDS Life Member recalls his outback memories of the Flying Doctor.

24 Feb 2020

Little helpers

Meet Jack and Cowboy Roy – two kids doing big things for the Flying Doctor.

27 Jan 2020

Australia Day achievements

Flying Doctor staff and volunteers were recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.

Australia Day achievements
24 Dec 2019

RFDS receives $7 million Christmas gift from the community

The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) fleet has arrived thanks to steadfast support and ongoing generous donations from the community.

29 Nov 2019

Marree clinic set for $1.73 million makeover

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to redevelop the existing Marree Remote Area Clinic into a new state-of-the-art health precinct to service Far North communities.

27 Nov 2019

Port Pirie volunteers raise $14,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $14,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Port Pirie community over the past year.

Two men in RFDS uniform stand smiling in front of a RFDS aircraft standing on a tarmac runway