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From holiday to hospital: Lyn’s story

From hike to hospital: Lyn’s story

11 Apr 2025

It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.

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11 Apr 2025

An internship that flies further: Meet the RFDS junior doctors

When it comes to delivering health care to some of the world’s most isolated areas, medical interns with the RFDS quickly learn that every day offers a new challenge.

An internship that flies further
11 Apr 2025

QUIZ: How well do you know the Australian outback?

How well do you know the Australian outback? Test your knowledge with these 10 quirky questions!

QUIZ: How well do you know the Australian outback>
09 Apr 2025

$500,000 raised in 12 hours: Double Up for the Doc Day

On 5 March, RFDS SA/NT held its annual Double Up for the Doc Day with the goal to raise $300,000 in just 12 hours to fit out a new aircraft due to join its aeromedical fleet.

Double Up for the Doc Day 2025
09 Apr 2025

$90,000 for 90 years: CMV's heartfelt donation

The RFDS was honoured to receive a $90,000 grant from the CMV Group Staff Foundation, in celebration of the automotive and agriculture company’s 90th year in business.

$90,000 for 90 years: CMV's heartfelt donation
12 Mar 2025

Struck down in the desert: Trevor's story

Despite working for more than 20 years in some of the outback’s harshest conditions, an unbearable stabbing chest pain was unchartered territory for Trevor.

Struck down in the desert: Trevor's story
03 Feb 2025

Renewed support from Beach to bush

Beach Energy has extended its major sponsorship of RFDS SA/NT to support the continual upgrade of Flying Doctor aircraft and life-saving equipment.

Renewed support from Beach to bush
22 Jan 2025

A risk of rupture and a race against time: Robert's story

As time ticked by, Robert had a tight window to travel 3,000km across the country for life-saving surgery.

A risk of rupture and a race against time: Robert's story
22 Jan 2025

Desert dinner drama: Josh's story

When Josh Larven felt his lip start to swell at an outback pub, he had a sinking feeling of what was to come.

Desert dinner drama