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A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities
A new initiative delivering high-speed public Wi-Fi to outback towns will help transform healthcare access for residents, workers and visitors in remote South Australia.
More detailsMarree 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.

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.

RFDS innovation recognised at SA Health Supplier Awards
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has proudly accepted the 2019 SA Health "Supplier Innovation" Award, recognising the introduction of the new RFDS Medi-Jet 24 to its fleet.

Fleurieu volunteers raise $20,000 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Fleurieu community over the past year.

RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility wins NT's Best Visitor Experience
The RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility is proud to be a 2019 Brolga NT Tourism Award recipient.

Case Study: Community Midwifery
“I see the same RFDS Midwife every month, in my own home – the care is just fantastic.”

Rescue flight to the Flinders
“Henry was so unwell, I feared he would deteriorate and go into shock.”

Case Study: Aboriginal Health Coordinator
“Often a barrier to medical care is ‘worry’ about leaving family members behind in community – even when it is at the expense of receiving medical treatment for themselves."
