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17 May 2026

RFDS Celebrates 98 Years of Providing Essential Health Care to Australians with Flying Doctor Day

On 17 May 2026, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) celebrates its 98th anniversary and Flying Doctor Day, commemorating nearly a century of unwavering commitment to delivering essential health care and emergency aeromedical services to Australians in need.

Pilot in RFDS QLD
15 May 2026

Royal Flying Doctor Service named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity for a sixth time

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has been named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards, marking the sixth time Australians have awarded this honour to the RFDS.

Pilot Tamlyn Gresser

Off duty Flight Nurse saves life on commercial flight

After visiting family in Perth on his days off, Flight Nurse Ben never expected to help save a life on his commercial flight home to Port Hedland.

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