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RFDS joins the Mundi Mundi Bash

Royal Flying Doctor Service once again bound for the Bash in 2025

17 Jun 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is once again taking flight for the Mundi Mundi Plains as an official charity partner of the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash festival.

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12 May 2022

Help save lives this Flying Doctor Day

On Tuesday 17 May, the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia (RFDS) will celebrate Flying Doctor Day, marking the 94th anniversary of the very first Flying Doctor flight in 1928.

Flying Doctor Day
12 May 2022

#36 A beloved daughter disturbs an intruder and is shot at point-blank range

As a remote area nurse Lesley De Landelles tells the stories of the dash to save her daughter's life, and earlier, of her father.

RFDS in Jericho - Night retrieval
11 May 2022

International Nurses Day

On May 12 each year, the world takes opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses makes across all healthcare settings.

International Nurses Day
09 May 2022

The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time

The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time today, marking an historic moment for the RFDS in Western Australia.

RFDS x Fortescue
09 May 2022

The Australian Wagyu Association raised vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

The Australian Wagyu Association donated proceeds from their recent charity auction to RFDS Victoria.

Australian Wagyu Association
03 May 2022

SleepMaker and Flying Doctor partnership takes off

SleepMaker, Australasia's largest bedding and foam manufacturer sign a new three-year community partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)

SleepMaker and Flying Doctor partnership takes off
03 May 2022

Watch our Flying Doctor team at work

Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day with the Flying Doctor as a pilot, nurse or doctor? Watch this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the extraordinary work our frontline teams do, day in, day out.

Watch behind-the-scenes of one of our primary health care teams
03 May 2022

Local boy’s dream of touring RFDS comes true

With the dream of living in the outback when he grows up, Chae first learned of the Flying Doctor when the service saved his uncle’s life, after the man was bitten by a deadly snake on a fishing trip.

Chae in cockpit
29 Apr 2022

Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2022 announced

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been announced as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ based on Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands’ survey of 2022.

RFDS plane with patient being evacuated
25 Apr 2022

World Pilots' Day

April 26 marks World Pilots’ Day – a day where we celebrate and recognise the many contributions of pilots who safely connect millions of passengers around the world every year.

RFDS Pilot Chris Thompson
22 Apr 2022

Providing vital care to those who need it most

Stradbroke Station Manger, Paul Woods and Queensland Health Nurse, Lesley De Landelles, share their stories about how the Flying Doctor delivered vital care in a life-threatening event.

Paul and Lesley share their stories about the RFDS
14 Apr 2022

Outback Heritage Experience the top tourism destination in town according to TripAdvisor

The Flying Doctor's Outback Heritage Experience at Broken Hill is a must-visit destination for Mundi Mundi Bash attendees.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Broken Hill's Outback Heritage Experience is a must-visit
07 Apr 2022

Message from our President

RFDSSE President, Captain Alex Scamps, talks about the latest news and updates from the Flying Doctor

President Alex Scamps
07 Apr 2022

Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics

Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful

Volunteer Lesley in front of Clinic
07 Apr 2022

Flying Doctor saves the day for Reverend

Reverend inspired to become a supporter and make a regular gift after needing our services when he suffered a heart-attack.

Reverend William Pryce has been a regular giver to the Flying Doctor for over 20 years.