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Thrown through the wash: Jason's story

30 Jul 2026

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15 Feb 2021

Paws for thought

Pembroke School's latest donation of hand-stitched teddies is helping to make circumstances a little more bearable.

14 Feb 2021

Remote rescue

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

14 Feb 2021

Doc's new chapter

When Dr Yaritji Green completes the new Australian General Practice Training Program, she’ll join a growing breed of doctors known as Rural Generalists – or “GPs Plus”.

14 Feb 2021

Turning cows into cash

A surprise six-figure donation from a Naracoorte business has secured a flying start to the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s fundraising efforts in 2021.

14 Feb 2021

On tap at the William Creek Hotel

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is now “on tap” at the iconic William Creek Hotel.

29 Jan 2021

Marree community legend retires

When June Andrew rattled into Marree in her Ford Laser in the heat of the 1982 summer, it was the first time she had visited the remote South Australian town.

11 Dec 2020

A promise delivered: 2020 in review

We reflect on 2020 - an extraordinary year in rural and remote health.

11 Dec 2020

JANUARY: Keeping a bird’s eye view on wellbeing

Keeping a bird’s eye view on mental health and wellbeing.

11 Dec 2020

FEBRUARY: Flying across a pandemic

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

11 Dec 2020

MARCH: New services making locals smile

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

11 Dec 2020

APRIL: Diabetes results improve during COVID-19 shutdown

Digital health consultations soared in April as the RFDS found innovative new ways to connect with isolated communities during COVID-19 – with some unexpected results.

11 Dec 2020

MAY: First online quiz visits Hollywood

A ‘virtual’ Night in Hollywood attracts movie buffs from Sydney to Switzerland as the RFDS holds its first ever online quiz.

11 Dec 2020

JUNE: Reaching new heights of community care

The RFDS steps up during the COVID-19 pandemic, transporting patients, pathology tests and even school students across the borders.

11 Dec 2020

JULY: Doubling our jet power

The RFDS welcomes its latest addition to the fleet, unveiling a $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.

11 Dec 2020

AUGUST: Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife

Celebrating frontline workers in the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife