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RFDS helping inspire the next generation of rural healthcare professionals
More detailsNADA Awards: GROW Program takes home Excellence in Health Promotion
In June 2025, the Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA) 2025 Conference celebrated the sector’s leaders in their prestigious award ceremony. We are very proud to share that our Guiding Rural Outback Wellbeing (GROW) program won ‘Excellence in Health Promotion’.
Royal Flying Doctor Service once again bound for the Bash in 2025
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is once again taking flight for the Mundi Mundi Plains as an official charity partner of the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash festival.
You make the mission possible before take off
Your dedication to healthcare in outback communities helps the best engineers maintain our exceptional aircraft.
Inspiring future medics with the Rural Doctors Network
We have strong relationships with some of Australia’s leading rural healthcare not-for-profits, united in our efforts to stop location being a barrier to healthcare. This June, we collaborated with the Rural Doctors Network to inspire the next generation of medics.
Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section welcomes $15 million NSW Government funding
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDS) welcomes today’s announcement of $15m in funding from the NSW Government and Minister for Health to support vital RFDS services for regional, rural and remote communities.
Because of you, life in the outback is safer
In the vast, rugged heart of Australia’s outback, distances are long, dangers are real, and help can be far away. But thanks to compassionate supporters like you, we are ready to bring critical care to those who need it most, no matter where they are.
Watch the special thank you message from our Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shannon Nott.
Behind every rescue, every flight, every life saved, you were there.
Judy and Glenn give back to remote communities
Judy and Glenn give back to remote communities through volunteering at the Mundi Mundi Bash.
Introducing 2025's Outback Car Trek's Support Medics
Every year, the RFDS medics join the Outback Car Trek to provide 24/7 medical assistance. Find out who will be joining the 11-day epic adventure this year.
New RFDSSE Head of Motoring Events, Matthew Tosolini, to start in July 2025
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Tosolini to the newly created role of Head of Motoring Events. Matthew will take the reins of the Outback Car Trek from 2 July 2025.
A Night to Remember | Celebrating Broken Hill's 2025 Flying Doctor Ball
The 17th of May 2025 wasn't just our 97th birthday. It was also an evening of connection and celebration, as over 300 guests raised valuable funds at the 2025 Flying Doctor Ball in Broken Hill's Civic Centre.
Celebrating Flying Doctor Day 2025
May 17 is Flying Doctor Day, marking 97 years since the RFDS began operations, providing the finest care to the furthest corner for people in the bush.
Why Trish gives regular donations
Dedicated RFDS supporters like you and Trish power our work and keep families in the bush thriving.
From Garage to Bush | The Die-hard Trekkers Behind the Outback Car Trek
You may have heard about the epic Outback Car Trek, returning for its 35th year this 29 May to 8 June. But how much do you know about the amazing trekkers who have helped raise over $36 million for us?
Celebrating the role of flight nurses in delivering remote care
Ahead of Mother's Day and International Nurses Day, learn more about the midwifery skills of RFDS flight nurses.
