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Silver City Highway: A lifeline in emergencies
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, our team joined Transport for NSW and key emergency services for a Shannon’s Creek Training Day – a vital refresher on activating the Shannon’s Creek Airstrip on the Silver City Highway.
More detailsPowering dreams and life-saving care
For Flight Nurse Jackson Dowling, working with the RFDS has always been his “dream job”.
RFDS is sowing seeds of learning
GROW program is supporting communities across Western NSW
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.
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.
RFDS tackles tobacco use with Cancer Council NSW
RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW
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.
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.
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.
