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RFDS is the Lifeline: Serge's story
More detailsWorld 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Growing up alongside the RFDS
At 93-years-old, Helen has spent almost her entire life alongside the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
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.
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.
The importance of frontline primary health care in tackling chronic disease
There’s no doubting the importance of aeromedical support across Queensland but there’s another frontline service that’s every bit as important and plays a major role in the health and wellbeing of people across the state.
RFDS rescues musterer after kangaroo collision shatters leg
Aroutine workday in far western New South Wales turned into a medical emergency for contract musterer Patrick 'Paddy' Blomfields, when a kangaroo slammed into his side, severely breaking his leg and requiring the help of the Flying Doctor.
