A link to the past at Birdsville Races

As a part of the 100 year celebrations of John Flynn and his work, the ‘John Flynn Outback Dash’ was the final race last weekend at the Birdsville Races. It was a serendipitous link to the past when Silverado, a contender in the John Flynn Outback Dash, galloped to victory, claiming first place. The owner …

Your “Messages of Support” for the people of remote Australia

Last year, as part of our centenary celebrations, Frontier Services asked people across the country to send their message of support to people living in remote Australia. In the same way that we send messages to our sporting heroes, this was an opportunity to let people in the bush know how important they are to Australia and what …

Skytrans partners with Frontier Services for remote families

Frontier Services Regional Manager Karen Harvey and Savannah Regional Health Service Primary Health Care Nurse Anna Burley with Skytrans staff – Steve Jones, Chelly Hewson and Billy Gordon at Cairns Airport today. Regional Airline Skytrans launched a community partnership with Frontier Services today which will strengthen the delivery of services and care provided to remote …

Great Outback BBQ lights up at Birdsville Races

The hot plates are sizzling at the iconic Birdsville Races for the Frontier Services Great Outback BBQ which was launched this morning. In its second year, the Great Outback BBQ is an opportunity for people to host a BBQ with their friends, family, work mates or community group to raise money for Frontier Services, which …

Centenary book launch at the National Library

A book of people’s stories and rarely seen photographs capturing the past 100 years in Australia’s remote heartland was launched today at the National Library of Australia in Canberra. At the Very Heart, written by Storry Walton AM and published by Wakefield Press, celebrates the work begun by outback legend John Flynn with the Australian …

Centenary Classic Outback Trial

The Centenary Classic Outback Trial saw competitors endure the rain and cold and cover 2150 kilometers of outback terrain to raise significant funds for Frontier Services’ Outback Links program. This video shows some footage of the cars taking part in some time trials. Get a glimpse of being inside a rally car driver’s seat.

The Daily Telegraph –

HONOURING THE OUTBACK ANGELS.     The Daily Telegraph, Saturday August 11, 2012.   In the days when horses and camels powered travel, one man journeyed into the heart of the nation to help sustain outback living. Reverend John Flynn, along with the Presbyterian church, formed Australian Inland Mission (AIM) — known as a ‘‘mantle of safety’ — to provide medical and communication …

Classic Outback Trial reaches Renmark

Classic Outback Trial reaches its final destination FRIDAY 24 August: After six days racing through outback NSW, the Classic Outback Trial has reached its final destination, Renmark in South Australia. Rosemary Young (middle) with the Frontier Services/Hartmann team at the hangar for the BrokenHill PatrolTomorrow will be the final day of competition before the presentation …