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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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24 Dec 2019

RFDS receives $7 million Christmas gift from the community

The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) fleet has arrived thanks to steadfast support and ongoing generous donations from the community.

29 Nov 2019

Marree 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.

27 Nov 2019

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.

Two men in RFDS uniform stand smiling in front of a RFDS aircraft standing on a tarmac runway
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.

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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.