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Flight Nurse Lydia Newton 

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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22 Aug 2023

Mundi Mundi Bash breaks Nutbush World Record

More than 6,000 people come together to set a new record for people performing the Nutbush at once

Nutbush
21 Aug 2023

Scott says “Thank you” for being there when he needed help

When his Covid case turned life-threatening, the RFDS was there for Scott

Scott Johnston
21 Aug 2023

The generous gift that helped us respond to Covid-19

A bequest was critical for the RFDS to respond to the biggest challenge in our history

Redferns
21 Aug 2023

MacAlpine family forever grateful for the Flying Doctor

Two years on, young Henry is thriving after needing urgent medical care.

MacAlpine family forever grateful to the RFDS
21 Aug 2023

Outback Car Trek 2023 supports RFDS

Outback Car Trek continues bringing lifesaving healthcare to remote communities

Great success for the 2023 Outback Car Trek
21 Aug 2023

Message from the Deputy Chair

We are so grateful to have your support in the journey to provide healthcare to outback Australians.

David Lyle
21 Aug 2023

Inspiring the next generation of the Flying Doctor

Events in Broken Hill and Dubbo a chance to show the work of the RFDS to a younger audience.

Tamlyn Gresser
21 Aug 2023

Importance of RFDS not lost on recent recruit

Working with the RFDS is a unique and rewarding experience, RFDS doctor Christophe says.

Christophe