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MARCH: New services making locals smile (SA/NT)

New RFDS Remote Oral Health Care Services open in Mutitjulu in Central Australia and Leigh Creek in South Australia.

My Dad could see what was coming long before it came! (TAS)

The idea was that Flynn would organise the doctors and the planes, but at that time there simply was no way that the vast majority of people in remote areas could talk with one another, let alone call up a doctor when the need arose. Enter Dad, to provide good radio communications in the Outback.

FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic (SA/NT)

The RFDS was the first aeromedical organisation to manage a positive COVID-19 case on Australian soil.

Senex gives one million reasons to celebrate (SA/NT)

Valued corporate partner Senex Energy has extended its support for the RFDS Central Operations to $1 million with a further three-year major sponsorship.

A day in the life of the Outback Mental Health Team (QLD)

Badly injured and in the middle of nowhere (VIC)

Earlier this year, a 26-year-old woman named Skrollan was hiking with friends at Dolerite Gorge in the Kimberley. One second, she was having the time of her life, the next she was lying on rocks at the bottom of the gorge, in terrible pain and unable to move.

90 Years of Development and Innovation (NSW/ACT)

The Reverend John Flynn set up the Royal Flying Doctor Service and commissioned inventor Alfred Traeger to develop a pedal radio

Courtney's Story (NSW/ACT)

“You don’t realise how remote it is out there until you need help. It was spectacular to watch the Flying Doctor in action.”

Message from President Ruth Sandow (NSW/ACT)

Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President,

Tim's Story (NSW/ACT)

Tim hadn’t been feeling well for a few days when his daughter Teena took him to Cobar Hospital from their home on the Barrier Highway.

Men's health in the spotlight this June (NSW/ACT)

Prioritise your health this Men's Health Week.

Flying Doctor urges people not to become complacent in the fight against COVID-19 (NSW/ACT)

Flying Doctor urges people not become complacent in fight against COVID-19

Whyalla volunteers raise $23,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

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.

Southern Yorke Peninsula volunteers raise $16,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

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.

Riverland volunteers raise $67,500 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

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.

Millicent volunteers raise $40,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

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.

Naracoorte volunteers raise $140,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

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.

Cowell volunteers raise $3,600 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

A dedicated group of Cowell volunteers has raised $3,600 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Cowell community over the past year.

Sunraysia volunteers raise $7,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $7,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the community over the past year.

Gawler volunteers raise $16,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $16,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the community over the past year.

Kingston volunteers raise $20,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

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 Kingston community over the past year

Ceduna volunteers raise $20,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

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 Ceduna community over the past year.

Kangaroo Island volunteers raise $30,500 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $30,500 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Kangaroo Island community over the past year.

Port Lincoln volunteers raise $128,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $128,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Port Lincoln community over the past year.

Jamestown volunteers raise $10,000 for Flying Doctor (SA/NT)

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $10,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Jamestown community over the past year.