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Meet Brendan, the Desert Swimmer – His extraordinary story started with your support
More detailsFive years of Oceans to Outback, Seventeen Years of Impact
Tricia said the challenge provides motivation to stay active, supports the RFDS to continue changing lives across Tasmania and Australia, and provides a sense of community working together toward a worthy goal.
Capturing the stories that shape our history
Award-winning theatre company THEATRE 180 is inviting Western Australians whose lives have been touched by the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia to share their story.
Rhonda says "Thank you for saving my life"
When Rhonda returned to visit our Broken Hill base, gratitude and joy filled her heart. She is alive today because you proudly support and care for people just like her.
The clinic that comes to you!
Your support helps the RFDS deliver essential care to families across some of Queensland’s most remote communities.
Ergon Energy Retail customers deliver $21 million for life-saving services across Queensland
A remarkable 26-year partnership between Ergon Energy Retail and the RFDS has reached a major milestone, with customers and employees helping to raise more than $21 million to support vital healthcare services across Queensland
More than a job, but a life with the RFDS
What began as an adventurous career move has become a life-changing journey for Justine, one filled with challenges, opportunities, lifelong friendships and unforgettable experiences that have shaped both the person and nurse she is today.
RFDS (Queensland Section) invests in next generation aeromedical fleet
For almost four decades, the Beechcraft King Air has been the backbone of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) aeromedical fleet, supporting the safe and reliable transfer of patients across regional, rural and remote communities.
RFDS helping inspire the next generation of rural healthcare professionals
More than 900 students, parents, teachers and careers advisers attended the Rural Health Pathways Showcase at Sydney's ICC Darling Harbour on 3 September, where RFDS staff shared firsthand insights into the many career pathways available within rural and remote healthcare.
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.
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.
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 "
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.
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.
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.
