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John Graham

Driving generations of support

09 Jul 2025

John Graham feels a strong connection to Australians living and working in the bush - and he’s inspired three generations of his family to feel the same through the Outback Car Trek.

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06 Aug 2021

Message from our CEO

A message from our Chief Executive Officer, Greg Sam.

CEO Greg Sam
06 Aug 2021

Terence completes the cycle

“I had a massive, sudden, incredible pain in the back of my head. I knew that something had happened.”

Terence Miller riding to raise money for RFDS
06 Aug 2021

Bourke and Wills territory safe at last

Where once there was nothing, the RFDS Cooper Basin Clinic now offers locals everything ‘from dental to mental’ health care

Cooper Basin Clinic
06 Aug 2021

Outback vaccinations underway

Government and outback communities placing trust in RFDS to quell pandemic

COVID launch and Dubbo hangar
06 Aug 2021

On hand for baby Henry

Ange MacAlpine’s young son had a serious illness, and needed to get skilled medical attention - fast

Ange and son
06 Aug 2021

From fireworks to farming

Witnessing emergencies in remote places inspired Liz Hamilton to leave a Gift in her Will

Image of a family on the edge
06 Aug 2021

Outback Car Trek changing lives in the outback

After it was postponed last year due to COVID, this year’s trek hit the road with all cylinders firing and involved 203 people in 87 vehicles.

Outback Car Trek
22 Apr 2021

Shared values, sharing experience: from ADF to RFDS

On Anzac Day, Australia reflects on the contribution of our armed services. Several former ADF personnel now work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section), bringing with them a unique professionalism and sense of duty.

From ADF to RFDS - three staff share their stories