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Dubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

Dubbo Visitor Experience listed as a top attraction on NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

RFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years

It’s rare for any employee to achieve 30 years’ service in one organisation, but rarer still for two employees to be celebrating the milestone on the same day.

Broome RFDS doctor named finalist in the 2021 WA Rural Health West Awards

Broome RFDS doctor Tanya Ronaldson is in the running for 'GP of the Year' at the 2021 Rural Health West Awards.

Marree community legend retires

When June Andrew rattled into Marree in her Ford Laser in the heat of the 1982 summer, it was the first time she had visited the remote South Australian town.

RFDS inspired children's book curated by former patient

A former patient who was retrieved after a mine site incident has produced a children's book as a way of giving back to the RFDS.

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision

When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.

Flying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020

After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.

The White Cliff Wagners get creative for the RFDS

Dick Wagner is an avid community fundraiser and well-known member of the community in White Cliffs, a small town of 100 people, 255km north of Broken Hill.

Loving father Jacob has use of his arm thanks to your generous support

After a collision on his dirt bike, the 21-year-old needed emergency surgery to save his arm.

Rosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor

Rosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor, now she donates to help other families get the care they need

Send in your snaps

Whether it’s a spectacular shot of the Flying Doctor in the Australian outback, an emotional time when the Flying Doctor has been there for you or a loved one, or a fun picture that captures a special moment at our Dubbo or Broken Hill Visitor Experience, we want to see your snaps and hear the story

You can help us bring safe-tea to the outback!

This year we are launching a new community event, ‘The Outback Morning Tea’ to raise vital funds to bring healthcare to those living in rural, regional, and remote Australia. You can join with your friends and family and hold a morning tea to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

A message from President Alex Scamps

Critical care for a genetic heart condition

Tash Yeo’s concerned friend urged her to get a check-up at their local hospital when he noticed her heart was racing and she was out of breath.

THE GIFT OF TIME: The profound effect a community had on their local GP

For RFDS (Queensland Section) GP Trainee Katrina Starmer, a recent gift from the Chillagoe community, was not just beautiful – but incredibly symbolic.