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Felicity gives every month to help keep Australians safe - and she’s not alone

27 Jul 2026

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11 Apr 2025

35th Outback Car Trek set to go full throttle with the largest trek post-pandemic

From 29 May to 8 June, the 35th Outback Car Trek will welcome the most trekkers since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.

11 Apr 2025

2025 Truck Run Delivers $45,000 Result

RFDS Tasmania proudly received a generous $45,000 donation from the Tasmania Truck Owners and Operators Association (TTOOA). The funds were raised during the TTOOA’s highly successful 42nd Longford Truck Run, held on the 2nd of March.

11 Apr 2025

From hike to heartbreak: 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.

11 Apr 2025

An internship that flies further: Meet the RFDS junior doctors

When it comes to delivering health care to some of the world’s most isolated areas, medical interns with the RFDS quickly learn that every day offers a new challenge.

11 Apr 2025

QUIZ: How well do you know the Australian outback?

How well do you know the Australian outback? Test your knowledge with these 10 quirky questions!

10 Apr 2025

RFDS provides relief following natural disasters

As many parts of Queensland resume natural disaster recovery efforts, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is providing support to reassure communities that they are not alone.

10 Apr 2025

David and Jenny brought smiles and changed lives

RFDS volunteers David and Jenny brought smiles and changed lives in outback communities.

10 Apr 2025

#128 Bull dust, chandelier skies and a whiff of wombat.

The RFDS's Doug Wyllie carries the red dust of a million miles of the Australian outback in his veins.

09 Apr 2025

$500,000 raised in 12 hours: Double Up for the Doc Day

On 5 March, RFDS SA/NT held its annual Double Up for the Doc Day with the goal to raise $300,000 in just 12 hours to fit out a new aircraft due to join its aeromedical fleet.

09 Apr 2025

$90,000 for 90 years: CMV's heartfelt donation

The RFDS was honoured to receive a $90,000 grant from the CMV Group Staff Foundation, in celebration of the company’s 90th year in business.

09 Apr 2025

CBH and RFDS WA extend partnership

The RFDS WA is pleased to announce CBH Group has extended its commitment as a Major Partner for a further three years.

08 Apr 2025

Healing through your support

Charlie will never forget the moment his truck exploded into flames, leaving him with life-threatening burns to 70% of his body.

08 Apr 2025

In the air, and on the air

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is connecting outback communities through its newly launched online streaming service—RFDS Radio Queensland.

07 Apr 2025

RFDS Hosts Inaugural National Partnership Event at Adelaide Base – 2025

These partnerships are vital. Without the ongoing support and generosity of our partners, the RFDS could not deliver essential healthcare to the most remote and rural corners of the country. This event was a chance to show them exactly how their contributions help us reach Australians wherever they

04 Apr 2025

Day in the life with Nurse, Izzy

For one day, we follow Flight Nurse Izzy Graham, part of a dedicated team flying across southwest Queensland to assist country people in need of medical and healthcare. This is Izzy’s day.