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RFDS Heatwave Update: We’re Still Here for You

28 Jan 2026

As this extended heatwave continues across NSW - with inland areas experiencing some of the hottest conditions in decades - we want our communities to know that RFDS services remain operational.

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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

Remote life can be heartbreaking

In 2014-15 4.2 million adults making up 22 per cent of the population, were diagnosed with the disease. Sadly, these numbers get even worse in our rural and remote communities.

Flight nurse and patient
08 May 2018

Flying doctor 'heroes' gave Stewart a second chance at life

Back in April 1981, young jackaroo Stewart Aiken and a mate from the same property were out riding motorbikes. They were about 50 kilometers from home in Western NSW and racing each other back to the property.

Stewart and Rhonda at home
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
02 May 2018

The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes the “Great Pilgrimage”

The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes a squadron of 26 vintage aircraft in a “Great Pilgrimage” from New South Wales to Queensland to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic first flight of 1928.

Great pilgrimage planes
24 Apr 2018

Clocking up the miles helps kids keep their Bright Smiles

Oral health is a big issue, particularly in regional, rural and remote areas, where access to services is limited and long distances have to be driven in order to get treatment.The Bright Smiles Charity Ride takes to the road on Thursday 26 April and will travel more than 1,300 kms along the back

Bright smiles charity ride