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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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21 Aug 2023

Scott says “Thank you” for being there when he needed help

When his Covid case turned life-threatening, the RFDS was there for Scott

Scott Johnston
21 Aug 2023

Outback Car Trek 2023 supports RFDS

Outback Car Trek continues bringing lifesaving healthcare to remote communities

Great success for the 2023 Outback Car Trek
21 Aug 2023

MacAlpine family forever grateful for the Flying Doctor

Two years on, young Henry is thriving after needing urgent medical care.

MacAlpine family forever grateful to the RFDS
21 Aug 2023

The generous gift that helped us respond to Covid-19

A bequest was critical for the RFDS to respond to the biggest challenge in our history

Redferns
21 Aug 2023

Inspiring the next generation of the Flying Doctor

Events in Broken Hill and Dubbo a chance to show the work of the RFDS to a younger audience.

Tamlyn Gresser
21 Aug 2023

Importance of RFDS not lost on recent recruit

Working with the RFDS is a unique and rewarding experience, RFDS doctor Christophe says.

Christophe
21 Aug 2023

It’s back! RFDS fitness challenge makes a return in 2023

Go further for the Flying Doctor during Oceans to Outback fundraiser.

Oceans to Outback returns in 2023
21 Aug 2023

Message from the Deputy Chair

We are so grateful to have your support in the journey to provide healthcare to outback Australians.

David Lyle