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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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20 Jan 2025

Thank you for saving my life

Just a year ago, Tom faced a fight for his life after he was bitten by a deadly Eastern Brown snake just outside Coonabarabran.

Tom’s alive today, thanks to the RFDS
17 Jan 2025

Your appreciation empowers emergency care

Thanks to the thoughtfulness of our supporters, Emergency Retrieval team members in Dubbo and Broken Hill were inspired working through the holiday season to provide life-saving care.

Your appreciation empowers RFDS emergency care
13 Jan 2025

Thank you for saving their lives

Here’s a special video from the Flying Doctor to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you made possible in 2024.

A video from RFDS to say thank you for everything you made possible in 2024
11 Dec 2024

The Murray’s are forever thankful

This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our Dubbo base and reflecting on our incredible stories of lives saved.

The Murray’s are forever thankful to the RFDS
06 Dec 2024

Life-saving medical care through our volunteers

For over 50 years, Jenny has volunteered as an RFDS Clinic Coordinator hosting the clinics on her property. Jenny’s dedication to her community is nothing short of inspiring.

Life-saving medical care through RFDS volunteers
04 Dec 2024

Wellbeing Garden in Broken Hill takes shape

Visitors to the Broken Hill Wellbeing Place will soon feel an even more calming presence thanks to the creation of a cultural garden.

Wellbeing Garden
02 Dec 2024

Sophie’s commitment to families in the bush

Sophie has seen firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to accessing medical care in the bush. That is why she is a monthly donor to RFDS.

Sophie’s RFDS commitment to families in the bush
26 Nov 2024

Allan’s lifelong commitment to families in the bush

Having generously supported us for more than 21 years, Allan has big-heartedly chosen to leave a gift in his Will.

Allan’s lifelong commitment to families in the bush