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Vale Dame Marie Bashir

Vale Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir

21 Jan 2026

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Marie Bashir. Dame Marie Bashir served as joint Patron of the RFDS South Eastern Section with her husband, the late Sir Nicholas Shehadie, during her term as Governor of New South Wales from 2001 to 2014.

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31 Jan 2024

Message from the CEO, Greg Sam

Our team are excited for what is shaping up as another important year for the Flying Doctor.

Greg Sam
31 Jan 2024

Outback walk raises vital mental health and wellbeing awareness

Dirt, storms and heat doesn’t stop Marg and Alli from completing 300 kilometre walk for mental health awareness.

Outback walk raises vital mental health and wellbeing awareness
31 Jan 2024

RFDS receives award for Electronic Health Record

Ground‑breaking new RFDS technology receives prestigious innovator award.

RFDS receives award for Electronic Health Record
31 Jan 2024

Behind the scenes tour gives Narellan Rotary Club great appreciation of our work

Visit to Dubbo Base shows long‑time supporters the work of the Flying Doctor.

Narellan Rotary Club
30 Jan 2024

Ruth Sandow's inspiring path with the RFDS

In the remote landscapes of rural New South Wales, Ruth Sandow's story with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) unfolds as a testament to determination and community spirit.

Ruth Sandow's inspiring path with the RFDS
29 Jan 2024

Preparing children and yourself for the new school year

Preparing children (and yourself) for the new school year

Tips to prepare your child for new school year
22 Jan 2024

Two new executive appointments at Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section)

The RFDS (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE) has made two new executive appointments, with Dr Shannon Nott joining as the Executive General Manager – Health & Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and Mark Davey joining as Executive General Manager – Aviation & Operations. 

Two new executive appointments at leading not-for-profit, RFDSSE
21 Dec 2023

RFDS receives grant under the NGO Flood Recovery Program

The RFDS is delighted to receive government recognition for our life-saving work delivering health clinics to flood-affected rural areas across NSW, with a $200,000 grant to help sustain these life-saving services as communities continue to recover from the devastation.

RFDS receives grant under the NGO Flood Recovery Program