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Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors

Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors

20 Oct 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) pays heartfelt tribute to Dr John Mickan AM, honouring his life, legacy, and remarkable contribution to health care in South Australia’s remote communities.

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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.

11 Apr 2020

Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation donate $6 million to the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) has received a $6 million donation from Mrs Gina Rinehart and the Rinehart Medical Foundation to boost its inherent capability to respond to the emergency and primary health care needs of rural and remote Australians.

30 Mar 2020

COVID-19: Message from the Chief Executive

The dedicated team at RFDS Central Operations (serving SA/NT) continues to deliver 24-hour emergency aeromedical and essential primary health care services through these unprecedented times.

27 Feb 2020

RFDS seeking SA and NT consumer representatives

Do you have an interest in the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the care it provides every ten minutes to someone living, working or travelling in SA and NT?

26 Feb 2020

Help close to home

Fortunately for one Adelaide motorcyclist, the RFDS was on hand to assist very close to home.

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.