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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW

26 Mar 2026

Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW

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18 Mar 2026

Royal Flying Doctor Service – Serving NSW for 90 Years Saving lives in the bush and billions for the

At Parliament House on 18 March 2026, the Royal Flying Doctor Service commemorated nine decades of service to 1.8 million people across 80 locations in rural and remote NSW and appealed to keep the Flying Doctor flying.

Hope Over the Horizon artwork by Jordan Amatto
08 Mar 2026

Championing equitable healthcare for women in remote NSW

Flying Doctor champions equitable healthcare for women in remote NSW – delivering essential services many communities would not otherwise have.

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24 Feb 2026

Far West Extreme Wet Weather Response

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is here for our Far West communities as this significant wet weather continues. We know many people are dealing with difficult conditions, and we want to reassure everyone that we’re doing everything we can to keep healthcare accessible and reliable.

Flooding in rural area
23 Feb 2026

Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section welcomes new Retrieval Doctors and Flight Nurses

In February 2026, five Retrieval Doctors start their orientation with one of the world’s famous aeromedical providers, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE). Accompanying them are three Flight Nurses, two of whom joined the service in the last few months.

RFDS doctor training with medical equipment
19 Feb 2026

You are the reason babies in the bush are with their families

It is only with your support that every Flight Nurse, like Karen Barlow, can continue receiving world-class training for birthing emergencies.

Flight Nurse and qualified midwife Karen Barlow
16 Feb 2026

Glendonbrook Foundation backs major upgrade to Clive Bishop Medical Centre in Broken Hill

The Glendonbrook Foundation has committed $400,000 to support the upcoming renovation of the Clive Bishop Medical Centre (CBMC) in Broken Hill.

CBMC frontage
09 Feb 2026

RFDS welcomes new GP to its Warren Medical Centre

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to announce highly-skilled Rural Generalist Dr Pretorius Francois is starting at Warren

Francois
04 Feb 2026

Wes reached out to talk - your kindness helped connect him with life-changing support

Wes found the right mental health support thanks to you.

Wes, pictured here at his new home in Stud Park, found the right support thanks to you.