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Going the distance with Isuzu to bring healthcare closer to home

Every day, RFDS teams travel vast distances to bring healthcare closer to home. See how the Isuzu MU-X supports our clinicians in New South Wales, and how our mental health teams reach communities across Queensland.

Freedom Riders roar back with $20,200 for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Townsville Base has switched gears today - welcoming half a dozen members of the Freedom Riders Association, who handed over a $20,200 cheque to the organisation.

From supporting the RFDS to relying on it

For years, Steve had supported the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), knowing his donations would help someone else in their time of need. He never imagined that one day he would be the one relying on the RFDS.

Hitting rock bottom: Amanda's story

The spectacular sight of Uluru is a memorable experience. But for Amanda Freeman, her trip was unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.

A year of impact celebrated in Dubbo

More than a Flying Doctor: our 2025-26 Year in Review

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) has released its 2025-26 Year in Review, highlighting the impact of more than 103,000 occasions of care delivered across regional, rural and remote communities.

Featured fundraisers: November 2026

Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months.

Turning pages into healthier smiles

The generosity of a passionate East Coast community group is helping improve access to dental care for people across the Glamorgan Spring Bay region. RFDS Tasmania has received a $6700 donation from Triabunna's Pop-Up Book Stall.

RFDS marks 30 years of bringing mental health care closer to home for regional, rural and remote Queenslanders

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is marking 30 years of mental health service delivery - today running the largest mental health service of any RFDS section and providing specialised care for people living in regional, rural and remote Queensland.

Roma rallies for the RFDS, taking out top fundraising Woolworths store for fifth year running

The Roma community’s support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) was celebrated earlier today with a trophy presentation in recognition of taking the top spot in the 2026 Woolworths in-store fundraiser for the fifth year in a row.

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You’re helping grow a new generation of GPs that keep outback communities healthy

Thank you for your loyalty in helping ensure that people in Australia’s most remote communities can access medical care from future doctors like Jessica

First Northern Star Resources bursary opens doors to remote nursing experience.

A nursing student has gained firsthand experience in remote health care in the Pilbara as the first recipient of a $10,000 bursary supported by RFDS WA Partner, Northern Star Resources.

Jason's critical flight after months of agony

Just 12 months ago, Jason wasn't sure if he would ever walk properly again. Today he is running half marathons, taking part in the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Oceans to Outback challenge, and enjoying life, but getting there was a long road.

HCF extends support for the Flying Doctor

Following three years of national support for the RFDS, HCF Australia (HCF) is now focusing its commitment on improving health outcomes in South Australia and the Northern Territory.