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RFDS PC-12 Spot the difference

Spot the difference: RFDS edition

07 May 2024

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RFDS Riverland Patient Transfer Facility launch

The Flying Doctor launches airside facility in the Riverland

20 Oct 2023

The Royal Flying Doctor Service joined SA’s Riverland community at Renmark Airport to mark the official opening of the region’s first Patient Transfer Facility.

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Elders RFDS partnership extension

Elders builds on its support for the bush through RFDS partnership extension

06 Oct 2023

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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RFDS Eyre Highway Nullarbor Retrieval

Highway to help: Tony's story

29 Aug 2023

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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RFDS EHR

Cloud-powered care: Introducing the RFDS Electronic Health Record

29 Aug 2023

The Flying Doctor has embarked on a new era of healthcare accessibility, launching the RFDS Electronic Health Record (EHR) to further enhance patient care.

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RFDS customer service assistant Mitchell Stennett

From tourist to team member: How an RFDS visitor experience helped Mitchell spread his wings

29 Aug 2023

After visiting the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility for the first time, Mitchell became enamoured by the Flying Doctor story and was eager to learn how he could get involved.

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Cutting-edge dental care, no matter where

Cutting-edge dental care, no matter where

29 Aug 2023

The next time you pack a bag for a trip, you may wish to spare a thought for the RFDS Oral Health team.

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August 2023 Flying Doctor fundraising recap

It all starts with you: August 2023 fundraising recap

25 Aug 2023

Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months.

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RFDS patient Robert Crilly

When ritual meets rescue: Robert's story

27 May 2023

During a cultural ceremony in outback South Australia, Robert was struck by a sudden illness, sparking deep concern among family and friends. In need of urgent medical help, he was hundreds of kilometres from the nearest major hospital.

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