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From hike to hospital: Lyn’s story
It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.
More detailsKeeping the Flying Doctor flying: February 2022 fundraising recap
Despite challenging COVID-19 restrictions during the back end of 2021, RFDS Auxiliaries and Support Groups together with the wider community went above and beyond to help keep the Flying Doctor flying.

RFDS volunteers awarded for exceptional service
At the end of 2021, RFDS Central Operations was honoured to present four Meritorious Service Awards, which recognise exceptional service by volunteers to the Flying Doctor.

RFDS marks official launch of Marree Community Health Service
Deputy Premier of South Australia Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP officially opening the RFDS Marree Community Health Service

RFDS Patient Transfer Facility to enhance safety and care in the Riverland
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to build a dedicated Patient Transfer Facility in Renmark, the first of its kind in the Riverland.

Flying Doctor launches road patient transport service in SA
Did you know that your Flying Doctor has launched a road patient transport service to complement its longstanding aeromedical services across South Australia? Read more...

Benevolent bears
Each year, Adelaide’s Pembroke School donates hand-stitched teddy bears, which help provide extra in-flight comfort to RFDS patients.

World turned upside down
It's every parent's nightmare – arriving at an accident scene to discover one of your children unconscious. That’s exactly what happened to Karina.

A gift of a lifetime
Key Relationship Specialist Melanie Caruso helps individuals and families who are considering leaving a gift for the Flying Doctor in their will.
