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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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24 May 2023

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.

In hot water: Louis' story
24 May 2023

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.

Farmer-turned-author's tribute to young son
24 May 2023

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.

May 2023 Flying Doctor fundraising recap
16 May 2023

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.

RFDS volunteer Rene GIllis
12 May 2023

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.

SA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
28 Apr 2023

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.

RFDS and SAPOL make history with first 'highway landing' of aeromedical jet in Australia
26 Apr 2023

Taking flight later in life: Meet RFDS Pilot Alex Shearn

Alex Shearn always dreamed of taking to the skies like his dad, who was a pilot in the Australian Air Force. But from a young age he was told he was colourblind, quashing his aspirations to follow in his father’s footsteps.

RFDS Pilot Alex Shearn
29 Mar 2023

Doctors' Day

To mark Doctors' Day, we reached out to three of the RFDS team to ask them what their job means to them. Here’s what they said.

Doctors Day