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Bird flying. Credit: Alex Mayes and Allan Coker

Inspiring future medics with the Rural Doctors Network

20 Jun 2025

We have strong relationships with some of Australia’s leading rural healthcare not-for-profits, united in our efforts to stop location being a barrier to healthcare. This June, we collaborated with the Rural Doctors Network to inspire the next generation of medics.

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08 Mar 2019

The Flying Doctors Dental Team - Keeping children smiling all over NSW

“It’s the feeling that I can make a difference by educating a child, so their smile will last a lifetime, is what I love about my job."

Smiles
07 Mar 2019

Boy's ordeal ends with 'magical' Flying Doctor Flight

“The Flying Doctor means everything to us because we are so isolated. I have always had such a great respect and appreciation for them,”

Dominic and family
22 Feb 2019

Flynn flies on next generation $20 note

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is honoured to see its legacy continue on the next generation $20 banknote design revealed today by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Twenty dollar note
21 Feb 2019

Flying Doctor visit saved my life

When Belinda went for a check-up at the Flying Doctor clinic in Tilpa she knew something wasn’t right. What she didn’t know was how that visit would save her life.

Belinda Bennet
18 Jan 2019

Lightning Ridge Support Group earns big returns for the RFDS

The first recycling scheme in north-west NSW has pulled the community together and exceeded its own expectations for fundraising for the RFDS.

Lightning Ridge Support Group