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Prepared to Take-off for 90 Years in NSW: Flying Doctor Day 2026

17 May 2026

Flying Doctor Day on Sunday 17 May celebrates the anniversary of the first ever RFDS flight in 1928. It’s an annual event we mark as a reminder of just how far our impact has deepened throughout rural and remote communities over the years.

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23 Oct 2023

Mundi Mundi Bash goes down in the record books

More than 6,500 people do the Nutbush

Mundi
23 Oct 2023

Peer support program 'We’ve Got Your Back' really works

Becoming a mental health ‘Champion’ opened Brendan’s eyes to the pain experienced in rural Australia.

WGYB Champion, Brendan Cullen
23 Oct 2023

Find mindfulness tips to help deal with worries and stress

Our mental health expert provides some tips for calming down in our busy lives this mental health month

Vanessa Latham
23 Oct 2023

Flying Doctor swoops in to save the life of Carole’s daughter

Carole cherishes rural life and the Flying Doctor after they saved her daughter

Carole
23 Oct 2023

Message from RFDS CEO Greg Sam

Greg Sam gives an introduction to Flyer 4

Greg Sam
03 Oct 2023

Belinda is doing her bit for breast cancer awareness

Twelve months after a breast cancer scare, RFDS Primary Health Nurse Belinda Gentle is using her experience to encourage others to get checked.

Belinda
18 Sep 2023

Flying Doctor provides world-class training facilities

World-class flight training facilities mean Royal Flying Doctor Service pilots are ready to fly, rain, hail or shine.

RFDS provides world-class training facilities