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Flying Doctor appoints new Chief Executive as long-serving leader prepares to retire

20 Oct 2026

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20 Oct 2026

Peter Kittle Motor Company renews support for the Flying Doctor

Australian car dealership Peter Kittle Motor Company has extended its commitment to RFDS SA/NT for another three years – its support now set to reach three decades.

15 Oct 2026

Built for what’s next: RFDS centre marks new approach to health and education in Port Augusta

RFDS SA/NT has completed construction of a first-of-its-kind Port Augusta Centre for Rural Health and Education, bringing it a step closer to increasing primary health care access and growing the health workforce across Far North SA.

02 Oct 2026

RFDS to lead next chapter of aeromedical care in the Top End

RFDS SA/NT has welcomed today’s announcement that it will operate the Top End Medical Retrieval Service (TEMRS), following a competitive procurement process led by the Northern Territory Government.

13 Jul 2026

QUIZ: Crack the emoji code

Can you guess the word or phrase by emoji? Put your texting lingo to the test by translating these emojis into RFDS-themed words or phrases.

11 May 2026

RFDS nurses recognised at Nursing and Midwifery Awards

Two healthcare professionals from the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) have been recognised for their exceptional service at the South Australian Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 2026.

04 May 2026

RFDS and RAA forge new roads in community partnership

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) has welcomed RAA as a Community Partner, providing critical funding to support the RFDS’s aeromedical training simulator.

01 May 2026

A breath of good fortune: Ron's story

For avid traveler Ron Wilson, hitting the road and heading out bush in his caravan is the ultimate bliss. But this time last year, he almost didn’t make it home.

01 May 2026

From melodies to mechanics: How apprentice engineer changed tune

RFDS apprentice engineer Isabella Burgess traded melody for mechanics by packing up and moving to Alice Springs.

30 Apr 2026

Trusting our gut: Early screening in focus at Far North SA health camp

The Flying Doctor touched down in the remote community of Kingoonya last month, empowering local men to take care of their health.

29 Apr 2026

Fly-ins not dampened by flood

As record rain swept across cast areas of Australia earlier this year, the RFDS joined emergency service partners, combatting flooded towns, closed roads and airstrips to deliver critical health care and supplies.

24 Apr 2026

Connect the clues: RFDS puzzle

Test your knowledge of the Flying Doctor with our latest brainteaser! In the grid below are four groups of four. It's up to you to figure out which words belong together.