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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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28 Jul 2023

Silver City Bush Treadlers set off on annual pilgrimage for RFDS

Passionate RFDS supporters set off on their 2023 adventure, cycling through outback NSW.

Treadlers ride past $750,000 in fundraising for RFDS
08 Jul 2023

Rinehart Medical Foundation helps RFDS deliver healthcare to the bush

RFDS receives generous donation from Rinehart Medical Foundation

RFDS receives donation from Rinehart Medical Foundation
26 Apr 2023

Outback ready to rock again in 2023

Festivalgoers quickly snap up Mundi Mundi Bash tickets, with 2023 event a sell-out

Mundi Mundi in 2023 is already a sell-out
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

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

Overcoming a life-changing accident

Her episode of Australian Story is the most popular ever and 20 years on, Gayle is still thankful for the Flying Doctor.

Gayle Shann
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

Aspiring doctor shares her outback experience

Jasmine travelled halfway around the world to experience working with the Flying Doctor.

Jasmine loved her Flying Doctor experience