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RFDS helping to protect against Japanese Encephalitis

15 Dec 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section is encouraging residents of rural and remote NSW to protect themselves from Japanese Encephalitis this summer after earlier than expected detections of the mosquito-borne virus.

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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
18 Jan 2019

A small boy’s rescue by his heroes

“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."

Cruz Prior