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Flying Doctor welcomes next-gen aircraft in landmark $60 million investment
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS SA/NT) has committed $60 million to the purchase of five new ‘flying intensive care units’ – the first of which arrived in Australia this week – as part of the Flying Doctor’s largest aircraft upgrade program in over a decade.
More detailsOur 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.
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.
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.
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.
A night in Hollywood
Movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland took on the Flying Doctor’s inaugural online quiz fundraiser this month.
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.
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.
Generations of care
While many Australians have had a personal Flying Doctor encounter, Amber Driver concedes she has a few more stories than most.
