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Built for what’s next: RFDS centre marks new approach to health and education in Port Augusta

15 Oct 2026

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10 Sep 2026

Vale Ian and Hannah Campbell: Champions of the Queensland Spirit

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic deaths of Ian Campbell, and his daughter, Hannah.

07 Sep 2026

Introducing the 2027 RFDS National Calendar

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is proud to launch the 2027 RFDS National Calendar, a collection of photographs that showcases the crew, aircraft, bases and landscapes that make the RFDS and Australia unique.

02 Sep 2026

"RFDS is the Lifeline": Serge's story

Serge believes RFDS Tasmania's Physical Health Program is making a vital difference for people across the state's regional and rural communities. "For small communities around Tasmania RFDS is the lifeline "

01 Sep 2026

World records and warm weather: recapping the 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon

On Sunday, 42 people ran 42km across Sydney’s CBD for the TCS Sydney Marathon, raising over $135,000 for the RFDSSE. With a record-breaking 41,000 people taking part in the marathon, spotting runners in RFDS red and blue made cheering them on even more special.

01 Sep 2026

All In for Reconciliation: RFDS launches its Stretch RAP

On 29 July 2026, Reconciliation Australia endorsed the Royal Flying Doctor Service's 2026–2029 Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), the organisation's fourth RAP and second at the Stretch level.

01 Sep 2026

Roma Saleyards backs RFDS charity sales this September

The Roma Saleyards is pleased to announce it will welcome back the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) charity sales in September 2026.

28 Aug 2026

Allie is ready to go the distance to save lives - You can join too

Last year, Allie and her colleagues took on the RFDS Oceans to Outback challenge to raise funds for vital healthcare in rural, regional and remote communities. They’re back for more in 2026, and Allie hopes you will join in, too!

27 Aug 2026

Your compassion wrapped both Narelle and Jake in comfort

After breaking his tibia in a soccer game, 19-year-old Jake was taken by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to Adelaide for emergency surgery, and thanks to your care and support, he recently ran back onto the soccer field for the first time, leaving everyone amazed at how fast he still is.

27 Aug 2026

Mundi Mundi Bash 2026 raises $180K+ for Flying Doctor services across NSW

The first-ever Bash Choir, much-loved Mundi Undi Run, raffle, silent auction, merchandise sales and donations generated over $180,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section at the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash.

27 Aug 2026

Growing up alongside the RFDS

At 93-years-old, Helen has spent almost her entire life alongside the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

25 Aug 2026

From London hospitals to outback airstrips: New RFDS clinicians complete intensive retrieval training

Over the past three weeks, five new Retrieval Doctors and four Flight Nurses have completed an intensive induction program designed to prepare them for the realities of providing critical care across regional and remote NSW.

24 Aug 2026

Council backs rural and regional health with RFDS landing fees waived

Rockhampton Regional Council has continued its support for rural healthcare by waiving more than $180,000 in Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) landing fees over the past 12 months.

19 Aug 2026

A Joker, a snake bite and an RFDS flight: Karen’s unforgettable journey

At 4am, Karen Gilbert lay in Dubbo Hospital having blood tests and antivenom administered, after being flown in by the RFDS following a snake bite on a remote outback campsite. Just days earlier, on the same road trip, she'd donated $1000 to the very organisation that would come to her aid.