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Your compassion wrapped both Narelle and Jake in comfort
More detailsAnna overcomes fear with Flying Doctor
Going into labour and needing to be flown to hospital wasn’t part of the plan for a quiet weekend away.
Newest recruits complete induction training
Our newest doctors spent a day treating simulated patients in scenario-based exercises.
Flying Doctor continues its integral role in the national COVID vaccination rollout
The Flying Doctor has been helping safeguard families against COVID by providing adults and children with their vaccinations.
Mundi Mundi Bash will support the Flying Doctor
The Mundi Mundi Bash is set to rock the outback over three jam-packed days in April 2022, and all proceeds raised from the event will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
RFDSSE President Alex Scamps Message
The beginning of every new year brings with it the hope for a fresh beginning, a feeling of optimism that we can walk a fresh path in the year ahead, strengthened by all we have learned in the preceding year.
Twists of fate in the corner of the state
With broken ribs and two punctured lungs, Wayne needed the Flying Doctor fast.
Visitor Centres reopen to public
The opportunity to learn more about the proud history and incredible services offered by the Royal Flying Doctor Service is available again with the doors at the Visitor Experience Centre at Dubbo and Outback Heritage Centre at Broken Hill reopened.
Generous NSW recyclers donate $140,000 to the RFDS
The vital work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has received a $140,000 boost thanks to generous NSW residents who donated their refunds from recycling bottles and cans through Return and Earn.
A once in a lifetime experience for Trekker
Outback Car Trek enthusiast Louis De Stoop has for many years been a participant in the annual fundraiser and during an auction of the 2021 event, was the lucky purchaser of a RAAF Simulator experience.
Get ready to rock out at the Mundi Mundi Bash
Australia’s newest festival, the Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash, will rock the outback over three jam-packed days in April 2022.
Inspiring outback journey raises funds, awareness for mental health
After walking an inspiring 330 kilometres, Margaret Symes raised much-needed funds for the RFDS Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill, and more awareness of rural mental health.
Frontline defence against COVID
2021 was always going to be a big year for the Royal Flying Doctor Service but the COVID pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout made it one of the busiest times in our history.
Television show reminder of Flying Doctor’s work leads to support
Watching patient stories come to life on TV gave Colin Cartwright a glimpse into how vital a role the Royal Flying Doctor Service plays in the lives of families across the far distances of rural and remote Australia and led to him leaving a Gift in Will.
Inspiring walk raises funds for Wellbeing Place
Margaret Symes walked 330 kilometres to raise much needed funds for the RFDS Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill and more awareness of rural mental health.
New experience and new territories for RFDS
Find out why shearing sheds, hotels and sporting grounds have played such a big role in the work of the Flying Doctor during 2021.