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Bird flying. Credit: Alex Mayes and Allan Coker

Inspiring future medics with the Rural Doctors Network

20 Jun 2025

We have strong relationships with some of Australia’s leading rural healthcare not-for-profits, united in our efforts to stop location being a barrier to healthcare. This June, we collaborated with the Rural Doctors Network to inspire the next generation of medics.

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16 May 2025

Celebrating Flying Doctor Day 2025

May 17 is Flying Doctor Day, marking 97 years since the RFDS began operations, providing the finest care to the furthest corner for people in the bush.

Flying Doctor
14 May 2025

Why Trish gives regular donations

Dedicated RFDS supporters like you and Trish power our work and keep families in the bush thriving.

Why Trish gives regular donations
13 May 2025

From Garage to Bush | The Die-hard Trekkers Behind the Outback Car Trek

You may have heard about the epic Outback Car Trek, returning for its 35th year this 29 May to 8 June. But how much do you know about the amazing trekkers who have helped raise over $36 million for us?

Trek car
09 May 2025

Celebrating the role of flight nurses in delivering remote care

Ahead of Mother's Day and International Nurses Day, learn more about the midwifery skills of RFDS flight nurses.

Flight nurse
08 May 2025

You help deliver the gift of sight

You are the reason why RFDS Ophthalmologist Dr. Rawson is able to treat families in rural, regional and remote communities.

You help deliver the gift of sight
07 May 2025

Black Tie Ball raises $220,000 to support Flying Doctor

Rotary Club of Dubbo South Black Tie Ball attracts sellout attendance of 360 and raises money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service via the RFDS Dubbo Support Group.

Black Tie Ball
02 May 2025

Building the future of outback healthcare through student placements: Six weeks as a Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) welcomed Emma, a final-year medical student from Flinders University for a six week placement.

Six weeks as a Flying Doctor
01 May 2025

RFDSSE Medical Services Condobolin reaches one-year milestone

RFDSSE Medical Services celebrated one year since it began operations in Condobolin, providing GP services to the wider community.

Condobolin anniversary