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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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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
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
11 Aug 2024

RFDSSE recognised as Rural and Remote Health Employer of the Year

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) won the Rural / Remote Health Employer of the Year at the National Rural Health Alliance Awards for our work across the RFDSSE Medical Services practices in Warren, Gilgandra and Condobolin.

The RFDS team accepting awards in Canberra
25 Jul 2024

RFDS helps Sharleen Maxwell who was in labour

Sharleen Maxwell was in labour and the Flying Doctor was there to help.

Sharleen needed our help