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Royal Flying Doctor Service – Serving NSW for 90 Years Saving lives in the bush and billions for the

18 Mar 2026

At Parliament House on 18 March 2026, the Royal Flying Doctor Service commemorated nine decades of service to 1.8 million people across 80 locations in rural and remote NSW and appealed to keep the Flying Doctor flying.

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17 Oct 2022

James goes boots and all in fun run for the RFDS

For 25-year-old James Caruana, participating in the 2022 fun run, City2Surf, was his way of giving back to the Flying Doctor.

James Caruana
03 Aug 2022

A unique commitment that will remove isolation as a barrier to lifesaving medical care

Living in an isolated community showed one woman just how important the Flying Doctor is.

Pilbarra
03 Aug 2022

Flying Doctor training helps prepare rural GPs

A workshop for GPs by the Flying Doctor has showed how to handle everything from snake bites to quad bike crashes.

Flying Doctor training helps prepare rural GPs
02 Aug 2022

Supporter profile: Eric’s lasting impact

Wonderful supporters, like Eric, who make the kind-hearted decision to leave a gift in their Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) help ensure that we will be there for outback communities in need for generations to come.

02 Aug 2022

Mud, sweat and cheers: Trekkers raise vital funds for those living in the outback

As one Trek ends, plans begin for big 2023 journey across Australia

Outback Car Trek
02 Aug 2022

New-look Flying Doctor plane takes to the skies

Find out the process our planes go through to ensure we are best prepared to serve our communities

New-look Flying Doctor plane takes to the skies
02 Aug 2022

Music fans at Mundi Mundi Bash give generously to RFDS

More than $80,000 raised to benefit our outback communities

Mundi Mundi
02 Aug 2022

Dedicated new Regional Services Managers to bring the finest care to the furthest corner

Flying Doctor congratulates Mark Whitfeld and Jackie Hanniver to the roles of Regional Services Managers

Mark Whitfeld and Jackie Hanniver