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Thank you for being there for families in 2025

There are thousands of reasons to thank you

12 Jan 2026

See the special video to celebrate the impact your support has made in 2025.

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22 Aug 2018

Drought isn’t just about rain

Please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help our farmers through the drought.

Farmer Kerry
09 Aug 2018

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...

Dubbo Support Group
09 Aug 2018

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...

Vintage aircraft takes off at Dubbo
09 Aug 2018

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

Alfred Traeger
08 Aug 2018

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...

Rachel Saunders
04 Jun 2018

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.

Braith
08 May 2018

Face-saving surgery after horse kick

Late last year Natasha Schweikert and her mum were feeding their horses in a paddock at Broken Hill when disaster struck.“One of the horses got excited, took off and kicked Natasha in the face,” recalls Collette, Schweikert, Natasha’s mother. “I didn’t actually see it."

Natasha after the accident
08 May 2018

Generous bequest in thanks for son's rescue

In January, Dan White proudly handed over a cheque for $10,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor at our Dubbo Base. It was a bequest from his late father.

Malcolm White