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15 Jul 2026

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31 May 2024

Thrilling journey across four states awaits participants in Outback Car Trek 2024

Participants in this year’s Outback Car Trek (OCT) will soon embark on a thrilling journey all to raise much-needed funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

21 May 2024

Henry’s family needed the Flying Doctor

Henry’s family needed the Flying Doctor.

21 May 2024

Little supporters with big heart

Young Neroli Moreno's sister, Emilyn, joins her in supporting the RFDS

21 May 2024

John’s life-saving flight

Needing urgent and life-saving surgery for acute pancreatitis, John needed quick transport from Dubbo to Sydney and the Royal Flying Doctor Service were there to help.

21 May 2024

Powering dreams and life-saving care

For Flight Nurse Jackson Dowling, working with the RFDS has always been his “dream job”.

21 May 2024

RFDS is sowing seeds of learning

GROW program is supporting communities across Western NSW

21 May 2024

Chair's Message

When delivering healthcare in rural and remote areas it is important to be ready for anything because you never know what you will be faced with.

21 May 2024

Ruth’s a champion for the Flying Doctor

In the remote landscapes of rural NSW, Ruth Sandow’s story with the Royal Flying Doctor Service unfolds as a testament to determination and community spirit.

10 May 2024

RFDS tackles tobacco use with Cancer Council NSW

RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW

09 May 2024

SMART strategies, tools, helping people overcome addiction

Addiction comes in many shapes, and it remains on ongoing challenge for people from all walks of life. This is why the Royal Flying Doctor Service is investing in trained staff and programs to help people understand and overcome their addiction issues.

18 Apr 2024

RFDS survey to provide regional, rural and remote communities with a voice on healthcare

The Flying Doctor is a lifeline, providing critical care when it’s needed most. But after almost a centenary of service there is still so much to do. We’re calling on the community to share their thoughts on healthcare in regional, rural and remote NSW through our new survey. Open until May.

08 Mar 2024

International Women's Day

We are celebrating by recognising the tremendous efforts of our diverse RFDS women who every day are making a positive difference to the lives of those living and working in rural, regional and remote Australia.

08 Feb 2024

RFDS named Australia's most reputable charity for 12th time

The RFDS has been recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in RepTrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study for 2023.

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.

31 Jan 2024

Tamlyn soars to new heights as a Pilot for the Flying Doctor

Tamlyn Gresser knew from a young age that she wanted to be a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service so when she joined the organisation in January 2022, it was the realisation of a dream.