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Chase is taking every chance to GROW, because you care
Chase turned his life around thanks to the GROW Program – and you.
More detailsYou made the Teddy Bear Clinic a joyful learning adventure
Thanks to your unconditional support the Teddy Bear Clinic brought a fun and interactive experience to hundreds of kids, teaching them about the ways the Flying Doctor works to keep them happy and healthy.
Championing the fight against Q Fever
Over and above our regular clinics, the RFDS is taking preventative care out to the communities of central and western NSW – wherever they are.
2026 Outback Car Trek to Drive Community Impact from Albury to Tasmania
The iconic Outback Car Trek is gearing up for another remarkable journey in 2026, once again bringing together motoring enthusiasts, regional communities and passionate fundraisers in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
The Outback Guardian Honour Wall; Where your generosity becomes a lasting legacy
Our new Outback Guardian Honour Wall tells your stories and exists to say thank you publicly and proudly to the people who make the future of our services possible.
From urgent care to long-term recovery, you are helping Bella every step of the way
When Bella needed urgent assistance for a serious knee injury, it was because you care that help arrived within the hour.
Prepared to Take-off for 90 Years in NSW: Flying Doctor Day 2026
Flying Doctor Day on Sunday 17 May celebrates the anniversary of the first ever RFDS flight in 1928. It’s an annual event we mark as a reminder of just how far our impact has deepened throughout rural and remote communities over the years.
Mayors back RFDS to receive ongoing funding
Mayors from across rural NSW have thrown their weight behind a push for increased public funding for the RFDS, with the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) calling on the NSW Government to ensure the Service’s ongoing sustainability by committing to ongoing core funding.
The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children
For Michael Cook, known across the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) as Cookie, midwifery is not just a speciality he practices and teaches on the job. It is woven through almost every part of his life.
