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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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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
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

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

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

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

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

Message from our Chair April 2023

RFDSSE Chair thankful for your ongoing support

Saranne Cooke