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A flying lifeline home: Otto’s journey back to Arnhem Land

A flying lifeline home: Otto’s journey back to Arnhem Land

27 Oct 2025

For 64-year-old Otto Dann, the RFDS provided the final step in a long and challenging medical journey back home to Arnhem Land, NT.

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15 Aug 2019

Tatiara volunteers raise $55,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of Tatiara volunteers has raised $55,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Tatiara community over the past year.

An aircraft with RFDS logo flies over green paddocks.
14 Aug 2019

Naracoorte volunteers raise $140,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $140,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Naracoorte community over the past year.

3 people holding an oversized cheque made out to the RFDS for $140,000 smile at the camera.
14 Aug 2019

Millicent volunteers raise $40,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $40,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Millicent community over the past year.

Three people are smiling at the camera and holding an oversized cheque for $40,000 made out to the RFDS. They are standing in front of a RFDS banner.
06 Aug 2019

Cooper Basin Rescue

When you live and work in the city, you don’t often stop to think about the challenges of accessing help in an emergency.

30 Jul 2019

Riverland volunteers raise $67,500 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $67,500 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Riverland community over the past year.

An aircraft with RFDS logo. The sun is setting.
24 Jul 2019

Southern Yorke Peninsula volunteers raise $16,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has presented a $16,000 donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Southern Yorke Peninsula community over the past year.

01 Jul 2019

Whyalla volunteers raise $23,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has presented a $23,000 donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Whyalla community over the past year.

25 May 2019

Channel 7 Joins ‘Ground Crew’ as Major Sponsor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT) has announced the launch of a major partnership with Channel 7 Adelaide.