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Built for what’s next: RFDS centre marks new approach to health and education in Port Augusta
More detailsMother-daughter artists create First Nation art for Flying Doctor
Artwork created by South Australian Aboriginal artists Kelly Taylor and her daughter T’keyah Ware has been unveiled in a new range of RFDS uniforms to reflect our role in supporting remote communities.
Signature Flying Doctor artwork launches NAIDOC Week
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has partnered with two South Australian Aboriginal artists to launch a major artwork and uniform piece inspired by the remote communities it serves.
Senex $1m support to Royal Flying Doctor Service
Senex Energy has extended its total commitment to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations to $1 million with a further three-year major sponsorship.
Flying across a pandemic to save lives
As Australians began grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down the nation earlier this year, the RFDS donned protective masks and kept in the air to save lives.
Supporting our communities
When the COVID pandemic grounded commercial flights earlier this year, the Flying Doctor stepped up to transport patients, medical specialists, pathology tests throughout Australia's central corridor.
Bay to Birdwood and the RFDS historic cars
Iconic 1920s images showing the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s founder traversing the outback in a battered Dodge Buckboard are inspiring the restoration of two vintage cars in South Australia.
Bay to Birdwood
The 2020 Bay to Birdwood is proud to announce that the RFDS is this year's Charity Partner! Donate Now!
A gift from the heart
The Flying Doctor recently visited Kangaroo Island to give back to a community in recovery from this summer's devastating bushfires.
Regional Patient Transfer Facility marks first 100 days
The RFDS Mount Gambier Patient Transfer Facility – the first of its kind in regional South Australia – has completed its first 100 days of service to the community.
Timewarp Trivia a success for all generations
More than 600 trivia buffs tested their general knowledge in the Flying Doctor's second online quiz fundraiser spotlighting music, film and cultural touchstones throughout the decades.
A narrow escape on the Nullarbor
Chris Franks is lucky to be alive after he rolled his vehicle near Cook, South Australia. Flight Nurse Cameron Sims tells his story.
RFDS powers the Territory with purpose-built aeromedical jet
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has unveiled its $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.
Celebrating one year of service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations is celebrating one year of service for its RFDS Medi-Jet 24 – the ultimate intensive care unit that launched a new era in Australian aeromedical care.
Our sky-high message of thanks
To mark the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife, RFDS Central Operations has taken its appreciation for its nurses sky-high.
To all Nurses & Midwives
An open letter from RFDS Central Operations Chairman Peter de Cure and Chief Executive Tony Vaughan ASM for International Year of the Nurse & Midwife.
