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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 detailsIt all starts with you: August 2023 fundraising recap
Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months.

When ritual meets rescue: Robert's story
During a cultural ceremony in outback South Australia, Robert was struck by a sudden illness, sparking deep concern among family and friends. In need of urgent medical help, he was hundreds of kilometres from the nearest major hospital.

In hot water: Louis' story
When a quiet day out on an outback lake went terribly wrong, Louis was left clutching his lifeless leg, calling out to mates for help. That's when they called the RFDS.

Harvesting kindness: SA farmer-turned-author's tribute to young son
At just two days old Ziggy experienced his first aeromedical flight. The now seven-year-old is an inspiration to his young family – so much so that his dad, Brook, has penned a new children’s book dedicated to his son.

Going the distance: May 2023 fundraising recap
Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months.

Rene recognised for exceptional service
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the RFDS was honoured to present long-serving volunteer Rene Gillis with a Meritorious Service Award.

Nurses fly high: Meet Keirstie and Barb
Meet RFDS employees Keirstie Bull and Barb White, who have been named finalists in the 2023 SA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.

RFDS and SAPOL make history with first 'highway landing' of aeromedical jet in Australia
The Flying Doctor performed the first ‘highway landing’ of an aeromedical jet on Australian soil, as part of a joint training exercise with SAPOL.
