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Trekker smiling in car

35th Outback Car Trek travels from Bathurst to Cairns, having raised more than $1.58 million

07 Jul 2025

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.

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26 Jul 2022

Flying 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.

Garry Braithwaite and family
17 May 2022

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.

RFDS proudly celebrates Flying Doctor Day
14 Apr 2022

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.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Broken Hill's Outback Heritage Experience is a must-visit
07 Apr 2022

Message from our President

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

President Alex Scamps
07 Apr 2022

Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics

Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful

Volunteer Lesley in front of Clinic
07 Apr 2022

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.

Reverend William Pryce has been a regular giver to the Flying Doctor for over 20 years.
07 Apr 2022

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.

roken Hill’s Hamish Curtis recently completed his four-year engineering apprenticeship with the Royal Flying Doctor Service
07 Apr 2022

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.