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2026 Outback Car Trek to Drive Community Impact from Albury to Tasmania
The iconic Outback Car Trek is gearing up for another remarkable journey in 2026, once again bringing together motoring enthusiasts, regional communities and passionate fundraisers in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
More detailsThe Outback Guardian Honour Wall; Where your generosity becomes a lasting legacy
Our new Outback Guardian Honour Wall tells your stories and exists to say thank you publicly and proudly to the people who make the future of our services possible.
From urgent care to long-term recovery, you are helping Bella every step of the way
When Bella needed urgent assistance for a serious knee injury, it was because you care that help arrived within the hour.
Prepared to Take-off for 90 Years in NSW: Flying Doctor Day 2026
Flying Doctor Day on Sunday 17 May celebrates the anniversary of the first ever RFDS flight in 1928. It’s an annual event we mark as a reminder of just how far our impact has deepened throughout rural and remote communities over the years.
Mayors back RFDS to receive ongoing funding
Mayors from across rural NSW have thrown their weight behind a push for increased public funding for the RFDS, with the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) calling on the NSW Government to ensure the Service’s ongoing sustainability by committing to ongoing core funding.
The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children
For Michael Cook, known across the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) as Cookie, midwifery is not just a speciality he practices and teaches on the job. It is woven through almost every part of his life.
CWA NSW calls for ongoing core funding to Royal Flying Doctor Service
RFDSSE thanks CWA NSW for its strong leadership and advocacy, following the endorsement of an urgent motion calling for ongoing core funding for RFDS.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Rural Doctors
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is continuing to strengthen Australia’s rural medical workforce through a partnership ACRRM, with a recent engagement at Belmont Hospital (part of Hunter New England Local Health District).
Roy's Ride - 1300km for the Flying Doctor
When Roy Butler heard about our Lighting the Way Flare Tour, not only did he offer a message of support for our legacy in NSW, but he also offered his time, a motorbike and three days on the road advocating for remote and regional communities.
