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Rural recognition for the RFDS (SA/NT)

The RFDS's very own Dr Ishani Kaluthotage was recently named Rural Registrar of the Year for her contributions to rural and remote health care.

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Elders builds on its support for the bush through RFDS partnership extension (SA/NT)

Agribusiness icon Elders Limited has signed another three-year agreement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT, guaranteeing its commitment to rural and remote health and wellbeing until 2026.

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‘Dignity Drive’ hits the skies for remote NT communities (SA/NT)

More than 1,000 packages of period products have been delivered to women in remote communities, as part of the RFDS’s pilot initiative with Share the Dignity in the Northern Territory.

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A driving force: Peter Kittle Motor Company increases support for RFDS SA/NT (SA/NT)

Renowned Australian car dealership Peter Kittle Motor Company recently guaranteed its commitment to rural and remote health and wellbeing, signing a new three-year agreement with RFDS SA/NT.

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From Bondi to the bush: 31st Outback Car Trek supports RFDS to bring health equality to regional Aus (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is dedicated to improving health outcomes for people living in rural and remote Australia.

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Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics (NSW/ACT)

Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful

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RFDS Medi-Jet 24 | Outback highway landing

In 2023, RFDS SA/NT performed a world first jet landing on a stretch of remote South Australian highway.

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RFDS Medi-Jet 24 | Outback highway landing

In 2023, RFDS SA/NT performed a world first jet landing on a stretch of remote South Australian highway.

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City GPs invited to support women's health in the outback (NSW/ACT)

RFDSSE provides emergency retrieval services, primary care clinics, GPs and other health services to some of New South Wales' most remote locations.

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A decade of mobile dental care a real asset for the bush (QLD)

RFDS Dental Service provides preventative, oral care and health education services to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland for more than 10 years.

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Highway to help: Tony's story (SA/NT)

When Tony’s vehicle rolled off the Eyre Highway in one of the most remote areas of the country, he was trapped in his car clinging to life – needing the RFDS to land on the road to airlift him to safety.

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In Hot Water (SA/NT)

Louis Orr needed to be emergency airlifted after a serious waterskiing accident in remote Northern Territory.

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In Hot Water (SA/NT)

Louis Orr needed to be emergency airlifted after a serious waterskiing accident in remote Northern Territory.

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Pilots soar across the outback to raise vital funds for remote communities (NSW/ACT)

Outback Air Race sets a new record raising funds for the Flying Doctor

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Flying in to check your skin (QLD)

The more remote you get, the greater the challenge of accessing medical services which is why, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), strives to get more health care to where people live, the furthest corner, the finest care.

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In hot water

Louis Orr had to be emergency airlifted after a serious waterskiing accident in remote Northern Territory. Find out what happened.

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Donate Australia Wide

Donate to the RFDS to support our life-saving work in rural and remote Australia.

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Keeping remote community safe during COVID-19 (WA)

It’s the beginning of March and the Kimberley region remains unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. Elsewhere around the globe and in some parts of Australia, the threat of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading.

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Patient Feedback

Feedback from our patients, carers, family members is important to us, as we seek ways to improve health outcomes for rural & remote communities.

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Order of Australia honours for Flying Doctor friends (SA/NT)

A former RFDS remote area nurse and three long-serving volunteers were named in this year’s honours.

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Remote Wellbeing Service (QLD)

RFDS, wellbeing, mental health, telehealth, counselling services

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Island home resilience: Combatting COVID-19 in the Top End (SA/NT)

On the remote island of Galiwin’ku in the Top End, the Flying Doctor has been busy working with the community to combat COVID-19.

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Remote rescue (SA/NT)

Amber Driver was shocked by news that no mother ever wants to hear. “Sonny’s come off his bike. He’s really hurt!”

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Mental health training meets the outback (SA/NT)

The RFDS recently launched Mental Health First Aid training for remote communities, providing practical skills for outback residents and workers to support family and friends.

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25 years serving rural and remote Queensland communities (QLD)

Dr Don Bowley celebrates 25 years of service to the RFDS (Queensland Section). Here, Dr Don reflects on what he describes as a very rewarding career.

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