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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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25 Nov 2019

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.

22 Nov 2019

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.

19 Nov 2019

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.

A building with RFDS logo
15 Nov 2019

Case Study: Community Midwifery

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

A pregnant woman lies on a hospital bed. A smiling female in a RFDS polo shirt holds a doppler over her pregnant tummy. They are both smiling.
15 Nov 2019

Rescue flight to the Flinders

“Henry was so unwell, I feared he would deteriorate and go into shock.”

15 Nov 2019

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."

Case Study: Aboriginal Health Coordinator
13 Nov 2019

Jamestown volunteers raise $10,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $10,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Jamestown community over the past year.

30 Oct 2019

Heart horror

Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.