The RFDS in SA/NT

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From doorbell to diagnosis: How digital health is saving lives in the outback

From doorbell to diagnosis: How digital health is saving lives in the outback

10 Oct 2025

The RFDS’s Australian-first Virtual Emergency Centre in William Creek has completed a successful first year of operation – providing life-saving 24/7 emergency medical care without a health professional physically in the room.

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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

Meet Our Nurses: David Carpenter

From the wintry Apple Isle and Central Australia’s ochre heart – David Carpenter’s RFDS career was inspired after a nursing stint in the remote communities of the APY Lands.

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.

10 May 2020

Generations of care

While many Australians have had a personal Flying Doctor encounter, Amber Driver concedes she has a few more stories than most.

09 May 2020

Banishing 'the blues' in the bush

Winter is on the doorstep and life has taken a few unpredictable turns of late. A positive mindset is key to getting through tough times, but how is it that some people can maintain that crucial forward-thinking approach every day?

08 May 2020

How well do you know the RFDS?

To celebrate the Flying Doctor's birthday this month, try your hand at the Flying Doctor crossword which features clues marking our rich heritage and exciting present-day operations.

22 Apr 2020

Peter de Cure appointed RFDS Central Operations Chairman

Peter de Cure is the new Chairman of Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT), endorsed by resolution of fellow Directors at the April Board Meeting.