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Royal Flying Doctor Service – Serving NSW for 90 Years Saving lives in the bush and billions for the
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.
More detailsInspiring outback journey raises funds, awareness for mental health
After walking an inspiring 330 kilometres, Margaret Symes raised much-needed funds for the RFDS Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill, and more awareness of rural mental health.
Frontline defence against COVID
2021 was always going to be a big year for the Royal Flying Doctor Service but the COVID pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout made it one of the busiest times in our history.
Television show reminder of Flying Doctor’s work leads to support
Watching patient stories come to life on TV gave Colin Cartwright a glimpse into how vital a role the Royal Flying Doctor Service plays in the lives of families across the far distances of rural and remote Australia and led to him leaving a Gift in Will.
Inspiring walk raises funds for Wellbeing Place
Margaret Symes walked 330 kilometres to raise much needed funds for the RFDS Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill and more awareness of rural mental health.
New experience and new territories for RFDS
Find out why shearing sheds, hotels and sporting grounds have played such a big role in the work of the Flying Doctor during 2021.
Focus on mental health critical as pandemic drags on
Find out how the Flying Doctor is working to improve mental health through lockdowns and the vaccination rollout
Australia loves RFDS – TV series a success
Find out how a new Australian drama is showcasing the work of the Flying Doctor and introducing a new audience to our work
We couldn’t do it without people like Stan
After needing the services of the Flying Doctor, Stan Mikolajski was determined to give something back
