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Bird flying. Credit: Alex Mayes and Allan Coker

Inspiring future medics with the Rural Doctors Network

20 Jun 2025

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.

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20 Jan 2025

Thank you for saving my life

Just a year ago, Tom faced a fight for his life after he was bitten by a deadly Eastern Brown snake just outside Coonabarabran.

Tom’s alive today, thanks to the RFDS
17 Jan 2025

Your appreciation empowers emergency care

Thanks to the thoughtfulness of our supporters, Emergency Retrieval team members in Dubbo and Broken Hill were inspired working through the holiday season to provide life-saving care.

Your appreciation empowers RFDS emergency care
13 Jan 2025

Thank you for saving their lives

Here’s a special video from the Flying Doctor to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you made possible in 2024.

A video from RFDS to say thank you for everything you made possible in 2024
11 Dec 2024

The Murray’s are forever thankful

This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our Dubbo base and reflecting on our incredible stories of lives saved.

The Murray’s are forever thankful to the RFDS
06 Dec 2024

Life-saving medical care through our volunteers

For over 50 years, Jenny has volunteered as an RFDS Clinic Coordinator hosting the clinics on her property. Jenny’s dedication to her community is nothing short of inspiring.

Life-saving medical care through RFDS volunteers
02 Dec 2024

Sophie’s commitment to families in the bush

Sophie has seen firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to accessing medical care in the bush. That is why she is a monthly donor to RFDS.

Sophie’s RFDS commitment to families in the bush
26 Nov 2024

Allan’s lifelong commitment to families in the bush

Having generously supported us for more than 21 years, Allan has big-heartedly chosen to leave a gift in his Will.

Allan’s lifelong commitment to families in the bush
19 Nov 2024

The Mannion family are so grateful to you!

Thanks to you, our services are a true lifeline for the Mannion family.

The Mannion family are so grateful to the RFDS