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Felicity gives every month to help keep Australians safe - and she’s not alone
More detailsRoyal couple lights up RFDS Dubbo Base
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the RFDS Dubbo Base and revealed the name of the new aircraft. Read all about the exciting day here...
Taking care of your mental wellbeing
Our mental health team shares some tips about how to take care of yourself, where to go for help, and explains how the RFDS helps.
Launceston engineer wins national award
Launceston Engineer Greg Foot has been recognised by the Federation Board of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at an award ceremony in Canberra. Greg was presented the award by Minister for Rural Health Bridget McKenzie
A lasting legacy
I am hoping that the bequest that I am leaving the Flying Doctor will continue to help in some small way
Message from the president
Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, lives at Pimpara Lake Station, 200km north of Broken Hill. Like many other farmers in far western NSW, Ruth and her family are dealing with one of the worst droughts on record. Here, she shares her experiences and personal photos of what she’s seeing on the land.
New aircraft means more healthcare to more people
Aeroplanes are both a practical necessity and a magical part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. So when a new aeroplane joins the team it is cause for celebration. This year there was even more reason to rejoice with four new aircraft joining our growing fleet!
Drought isn’t just about rain
Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help our farmers through the drought.
Centenary grant supports kids’ dental health
The help of the Commonwealth Bank and the Dubbo Support Group is hugely valued as it allows us to push ahead and continue to improve the dental health of people living in and around Bourke...
First flight remembered with Great Pilgrimage
While this year’s Great Pilgrimage had a strong historical focus, it was also about anticipating the next 90 years. The RFDS is just as relevant today as it was in 1928...
90 Years of Development and Innovation
The Reverend John Flynn set up the Royal Flying Doctor Service and commissioned inventor Alfred Traeger to develop a pedal radio
The Fun of the Outback Car Trek
Holiday time is scarce, but you sacrifice it to raise money for the RFDS," said Rachel Saunders who took part in this year's Outback Car Trek...
Accidents aren’t ever part of the plan
Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to ensure there's a plan for when accidents happen.
Flying doctor 'heroes' gave Stewart a second chance at life
Back in April 1981, young jackaroo Stewart Aiken and a mate from the same property were out riding motorbikes. They were about 50 kilometers from home in Western NSW and racing each other back to the property.
Remote life can be heartbreaking
In 2014-15 4.2 million adults making up 22 per cent of the population, were diagnosed with the disease. Sadly, these numbers get even worse in our rural and remote communities.
