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Music, community and outback spirit unite at the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash
The 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash has once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of community spirit in supporting vital healthcare services across rural and remote Australia, with thousands of festival-goers rallying behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).
More detailsMy Dad could see what was coming long before it came!
The idea was that Flynn would organise the doctors and the planes, but at that time there simply was no way that the vast majority of people in remote areas could talk with one another, let alone call up a doctor when the need arose. Enter Dad, to provide good radio communications in the Outback.
A day in the life – John Hannan
For Cairns Mental Health Clinical Practitioner, John Hannan, no two days in his line of work are ever the same. Flexibility and spontaneity are required to ensure every client seen is helped. This is a day in the life of John Hannan.
A Christmas Blessing
The RFDS was delighted after being chosen as the charity of choice for the 2018 ABC Christmas Appeal. However, the sheer amount of support we received far surpassed our expectations.
Lightning Ridge Support Group earns big returns for the RFDS
The first recycling scheme in north-west NSW has pulled the community together and exceeded its own expectations for fundraising for the RFDS.
A small boy’s rescue by his heroes
“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."
Rolling out new Mental Health Services across the country
A new national mental health program is commencing this month which will expand access to mental health services in rural and remote Australia. The new program will see mental health workers visit communities who previously faced long travel times to access services.
Message from South Eastern Section President Ruth Sandow
Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, reflects the 90th anniversary year of the RFDS in 2018 and the inspirational development of the aeromedical service that remains vital today.
Courtney's Story
“You don’t realise how remote it is out there until you need help. It was spectacular to watch the Flying Doctor in action.”
Looking Ahead Research Paper
The Royal Flying Doctor Service does research into issues pertaining to rural health, towards improved service provision to Outback Australia.
30 years' flying for RFDS
SE section CEO Greg Sam presented Cpt Stan Griffiths with his 30 years of service award and fellow pilots, paramedics who have worked with Stan and RFDS staff from every section were there to witness the achievement and offer congratulations.
Award-winning dental program
The RFDS Tasmania dental program won the Building Communities Award at the Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards held in Launceston on Saturday, October 27.
Georgia's fight for life
Every parent’s worst fear is something happening to their child, and for parents of 11-year-old Georgia they faced this reality almost two years ago.
A Christmas miracle - Jeremy's Flying Doctor story
"Jeremy wouldn't be alive today if the RFDS didn't come to get us that day," Wheatbelt resident Sherelle said.
RFDS once again named Australia's Most Reputable Charity to Conclude 90th year
This is the 8th year in a row that the Flying Doctor has ranked first in the Reputation Index.
