The RFDS is the largest and most comprehensive aero-medical organization in the world, providing a lifeline to those who live, work and travel in regional, rural and remote Australia. The Foundation is participating in a unique 10-year grassroots public health and education programme to improve the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal peoples of South Australia, who are prone to cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer, and endocrine diseases such as diabetes.

• To promote, encourage and support healthy lifestyle changes in remote areas of South Australia focusing on increased physical activity and improved dietary intake.
• This long-term program will introduce transformative change to health standards in south Australia and assist not only individuals but also whole communities to change their lifestyles and improve their health.