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Council backs rural and regional health with RFDS landing fees waived
More detailsAll In: RFDS Marks National Reconciliation Week 2026
This National Reconciliation Week, the theme is All In, a call for every Australian to commit to reconciliation not as a one-off gesture, but as an ongoing, everyday action. For RFDS, that commitment is already at the heart of what we do. Here is how we are showing up this NRW 2026.
RFDS is ‘All In’ for reconciliation
For the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), National Reconciliation Week (NRW) resonates deeply with every aspect of the Service.
The Outback Guardian Honour Wall; Where your generosity becomes a lasting legacy
Our new Outback Guardian Honour Wall tells your stories and exists to say thank you publicly and proudly to the people who make the future of our services possible.
From urgent care to long-term recovery, you are helping Bella every step of the way
When Bella needed urgent assistance for a serious knee injury, it was because you care that help arrived within the hour.
20 million reasons to smile
Since it began in 2013, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Dental Service has played an important role, providing oral care where it’s needed most.
"It's a joy to wake up" - Neville's Story
When Neville talks about his life before connecting with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania, he doesn’t sugar coat it. He said, “I had cancer and wasn’t expected to live.”
Prepared to Take-off for 90 Years in NSW: Flying Doctor Day 2026
Flying Doctor Day on Sunday 17 May celebrates the anniversary of the first ever RFDS flight in 1928. It’s an annual event we mark as a reminder of just how far our impact has deepened throughout rural and remote communities over the years.
A legacy that keeps flying
On 17 May, Flying Doctor Day, we celebrate the anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and honour the people who keep its legacy flying.
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.
A routine job turns life-threatening
Born and raised in outback Queensland, Jess Mackenzie knows the strength and vulnerability of life on the land, and despite it all, she wouldn’t live anywhere else.
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.
Mayors back RFDS to receive ongoing funding
Mayors from across rural NSW have thrown their weight behind a push for increased public funding for the RFDS, with the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) calling on the NSW Government to ensure the Service’s ongoing sustainability by committing to ongoing core funding.
Giving parents a helping hand
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has launched a Circle of Security Parenting program across Central Queensland to work with parents who are looking for additional guidance on how best to support their child.
RFDS nurses recognised at Nursing and Midwifery Awards
Two healthcare professionals from the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) have been recognised for their exceptional service at the South Australian Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 2026.
The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children
For Michael Cook, known across the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) as Cookie, midwifery is not just a speciality he practices and teaches on the job. It is woven through almost every part of his life.
