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From hike 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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17 Nov 2022

‘Donate’ a Christmas gift that saves lives

Are you looking for a great Christmas solution for that hard-to-buy-for person? Donate a Christmas gift that saves lives this Christmas.

Christmas Gift RFDS
16 Nov 2022

Flying Doctor reaches new heights with groundbreaking flight simulator

The newest addition to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Adelaide Base – a groundbreaking portable flight simulator – has officially landed.

Flying Doctor reaches new heights with groundbreaking flight simulator
21 Oct 2022

2022 Year In Review

Year in Review 2022

2022 Year in Review
10 Oct 2022

Baring it all for mental health

In 2021, the national Naked Farmer movement raised more than $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Wellbeing & Mental Health Service.

The Naked Farmer - mental health
30 Aug 2022

Down to the wire: Richy's story

A devastating fall from a ladder while on a job 540km north of Adelaide became a race against time for carpenter Richard Hobbs.

RFDS patient Richy Hobbs
30 Aug 2022

RFDS veteran bids farewell after 34 years: Q&A with Captain Ray Mundy

After more than 30 years of delivering aeromedical services to outback Australians, RFDS Central Operations’ longest-serving pilot Ray Mundy has hung up his hat.

RFDS Pilot Ray Mundy
30 Aug 2022

Healthy smiles, happy lives: Delivering oral health care at the base of Uluru

At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.

At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.
30 Aug 2022

Out and about: August 2022 fundraising recap

RFDS Auxillaries and Support Groups alongside our crews have been busy engaging with the local community to spread awareness and raise funds for the Flying Doctor.

Out and about with RFDS volunteers and supporters