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RFDS Heatwave Update: We’re Still Here for You

28 Jan 2026

As this extended heatwave continues across NSW - with inland areas experiencing some of the hottest conditions in decades - we want our communities to know that RFDS services remain operational.

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23 Oct 2024

Ben says Thank You!

You helped save Ben’s life when he suffered a terrible burns accident.

Ben says thank you to the RFDS
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

People like you rising up to the challenge!

Betty and Dinah walked to bring better health to the Outback.

People like you rising up the Oceans to Outback challenge