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35th Outback Car Trek travels from Bathurst to Cairns, having raised more than $1.58 million
The 35th Outback Car Trek raised in excess of $1.58 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, thanks to the 240 trekkers driving from Bathurst to Cairns on 30 May to 8 June 2025. This brings the total raised over the Trek’s history to more than $37 million.
More detailsFlying Angels get Garry to life-saving surgery
In a critical condition after major surgery, Garry needed a pacemaker urgently and the Flying Doctor were able to get him to hospital in time.

RFDS celebrates Flying Doctor Day
On 17 May 2022, RFDS celebrates Flying Doctor Day and 94 years of proudly providing emergency aeromedical and essential health care services to the Australian community.

Outback Heritage Experience the top tourism destination in town according to TripAdvisor
The Flying Doctor's Outback Heritage Experience at Broken Hill is a must-visit destination for Mundi Mundi Bash attendees.

Message from our President
RFDSSE President, Captain Alex Scamps, talks about the latest news and updates from the Flying Doctor

Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics
Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful

Flying Doctor saves the day for Reverend
Reverend inspired to become a supporter and make a regular gift after needing our services when he suffered a heart-attack.

Behind the aircraft
Behind every Flying Doctor aircraft there are a team of pilots and engineers who ensure our fleet is in the safest working order before take-off.

Supporter profile: Dr Sandra L J Johnson
The big-hearted and visionary supporters that choose to leave a gift in their Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) are helping ensure that we will be able to continue providing essential healthcare to rural, regional and remote Aussie communities for generations to come.