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RFDS and sHedway staff at Dubbo Show

Championing the fight against Q Fever

05 Jun 2026

Over and above our regular clinics, the RFDS is taking preventative care out to the communities of central and western NSW – wherever they are.

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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

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

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