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24 Dec 2019

RFDS receives $7 million Christmas gift from the community

The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) fleet has arrived thanks to steadfast support and ongoing generous donations from the community.

29 Nov 2019

Marree clinic set for $1.73 million makeover

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to redevelop the existing Marree Remote Area Clinic into a new state-of-the-art health precinct to service Far North communities.

27 Nov 2019

Port Pirie volunteers raise $14,000 for Flying Doctor

A dedicated group of local volunteers has raised $14,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Port Pirie community over the past year.

25 Nov 2019

RFDS innovation recognised at SA Health Supplier Awards

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has proudly accepted the 2019 SA Health "Supplier Innovation" Award, recognising the introduction of the new RFDS Medi-Jet 24 to its fleet.

22 Nov 2019

Fleurieu volunteers raise $20,000 for Flying Doctor

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 Fleurieu community over the past year.

19 Nov 2019

RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility wins NT's Best Visitor Experience

The RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility is proud to be a 2019 Brolga NT Tourism Award recipient.

15 Nov 2019

Case Study: Community Midwifery

“I see the same RFDS Midwife every month, in my own home – the care is just fantastic.”

15 Nov 2019

Rescue flight to the Flinders

“Henry was so unwell, I feared he would deteriorate and go into shock.”

15 Nov 2019

Case Study: Aboriginal Health Coordinator

“Often a barrier to medical care is ‘worry’ about leaving family members behind in community – even when it is at the expense of receiving medical treatment for themselves."

13 Nov 2019

Jamestown volunteers raise $10,000 for Flying Doctor

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.

30 Oct 2019

Heart horror

Without warning, Kevin lost consciousness. He was suffering a cardiac arrest.

24 Oct 2019

RFDS announces first Patient Transfer Facility in regional SA

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has announced a landmark project to establish the RFDS Mount Gambier Patient Transfer Facility, the first of its kind in regional South Australia.

23 Oct 2019

Port Lincoln volunteers raise $128,000 for Flying Doctor

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.

22 Oct 2019

Kangaroo Island volunteers raise $30,500 for Flying Doctor

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.