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RFDS in the Far West

RFDS supports breast cancer patients in the Outback through partnership with McGrath Foundation

10 Oct 2025

Since 2011, the RFDS has employed a dedicated McGrath Cancer Care Nurse supporting people experiencing breast cancer based in Broken Hill, funded by the McGrath Foundation.

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26 Apr 2023

Trek heads west for new experience

The annual Outback Car Trek gets ready to make the 7,000-kilometre journey from Geraldton to Darwin

Outback Car Trek
26 Apr 2023

Anita inspired by parents’ generosity

Parents’ love of the outback and giving back motivates Anita to become a Regular Giver

Anita was inspired by parents’ generosity
26 Apr 2023

Showing off the Flying Doctor's work in Canberra

Canberra Showgoers had the chance to see the work of the RFDS through its Mobile Education Unit.

The MEU in Canberra.
26 Apr 2023

Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story

Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story

Out of breath, out of nowhere: Shannon's story
31 Mar 2023

Start-of-the-art simulation centre

We are lucky to have state-of-the-art medical (and aviation) simulation facilities right at our base in Dubbo.

Simulation training centre
31 Mar 2023

A day in the life of an RFDS Doctor

Find out what a typical day might look like for a Doctor with the RFDS South Eastern Section.

A day in the life
16 Mar 2023

Close the Gap Day 2023

National Close the Gap Day is a day of action for Indigenous health equality that aims to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.

Close the Gap Day 2023