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Flooding in rural area

Far West Extreme Wet Weather Response

24 Feb 2026

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is here for our Far West communities as this significant wet weather continues. We know many people are dealing with difficult conditions, and we want to reassure everyone that we’re doing everything we can to keep healthcare accessible and reliable.

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03 Apr 2019

Women take the lead at Flying Doctor bases

Two dynamic women have taken on new leadership roles with the Flying Doctor: Kendall Graham has been promoted to Base Manager at Dubbo Base and Kate Parnell has joined us as Mascot Base Manager in Sydney.

Flight nurse
03 Apr 2019

Bikers to bring bright smiles for Flying Doctor communities

Oral health is a big issue, particularly in rural and remote areas, where access to services is limited and people have to travel long distances to see a dentist.

Bikers
21 Mar 2019

Flying Doctor named as charity partner for Vivid Sydney 2019

The Flying Doctor is announced as the official charity partner for the 2019 Vivid festival.

Vivid
14 Mar 2019

Zaviah's story

"For children in Bourke it is nearly a five-hour drive to Dubbo which would mean an overnight stay for families who would have to take time off work and take the children out of school just to see a dentist."

Zaviah
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