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When a baby can’t wait: Inside the work of Flight Nurses

05 May 2026

On International Day of the Midwife, 5th May, we’re recognising the exceptional Flight Nurses working in RFDSSE, most of whom are dually qualified in emergency nursing and midwifery and maintain both skillsets in some of the most complex and remote environments in the country.

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23 Oct 2024

You’re bringing smiles to kids in the bush

Your support paves the way for children to experience the benefits of play therapy.

The RFDS is bringing smiles to kids in the bush
18 Oct 2024

RFDS response to the power outage in Far Western NSW

The power outage impacting large parts of Far Western NSW, coincides with many of the communities we support with primary health and aeromedical support. We have responded in a number of ways to ensure we can maintain a high level of service and certainty for our communities.

RFDS response to power outage in Far Western NSW
15 Oct 2024

Future rural doctors raising vital funds for RFDS in Oceans to Outback challenge

The country's future cohort of rural doctors are raising vital funds for the RFDS in the Oceans to Outback fitness challenge.

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08 Oct 2024

Ann overcomes breast cancer to secure dream job with the RFDS

After working so hard to achieve the necessary qualifications to become an RFDS Flight Nurse, Ann Rahn didn't let breast cancer stop her from securing her dream role.

Ann
25 Sep 2024

Do you have an RFDS airstrip? Please complete the form

With so many airstrips available to us, it is crucial we maintain up-to-date information for each location.

Do you have an RFDS airstrip? Make sure it's up-to-date
27 Aug 2024

Dubbo Support Group turns first sod on new RFDS project

The Dubbo Support Group have been supporting the RFDS for more than 25 years and they have assisted with another project.

DSG
19 Aug 2024

Celebrating Hardy’s First Year, thanks to you!

Celebrating Hardy’s first birthday was joyous, made even more so because his birth was life-threatening.

Baby Hardy turns one!
19 Aug 2024

Our Dental Van and team are powered by you

Our Dental Van and team are powered by you and your support. Thank you!

Generous donors are powering the RFDS Dental Van and Team