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JUNE: Reaching new heights of community care (SA/NT)

The RFDS steps up during the COVID-19 pandemic, transporting patients, pathology tests and even school students across the borders.

Consolidated National Annual Report

Annual Reports for each of the companies that make up the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Supporting our communities (SA/NT)

When the COVID pandemic grounded commercial flights earlier this year, the Flying Doctor stepped up to transport patients, medical specialists, pathology tests throughout Australia's central corridor.

90 Years of Development and Innovation (NSW/ACT)

The Reverend John Flynn set up the Royal Flying Doctor Service and commissioned inventor Alfred Traeger to develop a pedal radio

Dubbo Base prepares for relaunch (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service prepares to step up its services in Dubbo with a new multipurpose facility set to open soon.

Back on my feet (NSW/ACT)

"When my husband and I split up, I started drinking and that’s where the trouble started.

RFDS Jandakot Open Day a flying success (WA)

The Flying Doctor was extremely proud to welcome thousands of Western Australians to its Jandakot base for an Open Day on Saturday, 26 October.

Activ8 the Night - Connectivity in Collarenebri

A new partnership between the RFDS and telecommunications provider Activ8me has been launched in Collarenebri.

Critical care for a genetic heart condition (NSW/ACT)

Tash Yeo’s concerned friend urged her to get a check-up at their local hospital when he noticed her heart was racing and she was out of breath.

Clocking up the miles helps kids keep their Bright Smiles (NSW/ACT)

Oral health is a big issue, particularly in regional, rural and remote areas, where access to services is limited and long distances have to be driven in order to get treatment.The Bright Smiles Charity Ride takes to the road on Thursday 26 April and will travel more than 1,300 kms along the back

Help is reaching areas of need, thanks to you! (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has stepped up to help out regional communities, announcing new partnerships with Local Health Districts

Keep up with the Flying Doctor in Tasmania (TAS)

Flying Doctor visit saved my life (NSW/ACT)

When Belinda went for a check-up at the Flying Doctor clinic in Tilpa she knew something wasn’t right. What she didn’t know was how that visit would save her life.

Cooper Basin Rescue (SA/NT)

When you live and work in the city, you don’t often stop to think about the challenges of accessing help in an emergency.

Tasmanians urged to brush up on oral health (TAS)

During Dental Health Week RFDS Tasmania and St.LukesHealth have joined forces to call on Tasmanians to take oral health seriously and highlight options available to access affordable dental treatments in regional locations.

Rural General Practitioner – Your Next Adventure Awaits - Full Time

Location: Far West NSW & Western NSW | Applications close: 31 December 2026 | Job ID: bXPVOd

Flying Doctor Check-Up Newsletter

Sign up for our Newsletter to keep up to date with the Flying Doctor Australia wide

Become a RFDS Pilot (QLD)

Pilot careers at RFDS Queensland

Pedal for a cause (QLD)

For Natalie, RideWest is more than a challenging bike ride, it’s a chance to give back to her hometown. Growing up in the bush and now living in Augathella, Natalie has seen firsthand the impact that limited access to mental health support can have in regional, rural and remote areas.

RFDS helping to protect against Japanese Encephalitis (NSW/ACT)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section is encouraging residents of rural and remote NSW to protect themselves from Japanese Encephalitis this summer after earlier than expected detections of the mosquito-borne virus.

Tom became a regular giver and is eager to make a difference, just like you (NSW/ACT)

After speaking with fundraiser Paul, Tom was keen to support our ‘good work’ on a regular basis.

Education tour lands in Tasmania (TAS)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Look! Up in the Sky (LUITS) educational program has been embraced by Tasmanian schools in a year largely devoid of special activities and is set to spread its wings from Monday, October 19 to November 13 with 68 sessions booked at 14 schools statewide.

All In: RFDS Marks National Reconciliation Week 2026

This National Reconciliation Week, the theme is All In, a call for every Australian to commit to reconciliation not as a one-off gesture, but as an ongoing, everyday action. For RFDS, that commitment is already at the heart of what we do. Here is how we are showing up this NRW 2026.

RFDS in your state – SA&NT (SA/NT)

At RFDS SA/NT, we airlift 15 South Australians and 8 Territorians every day. Learn more.

Become a Flying Doctor Day Champion (WA)

Flying Doctor Day champion