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Message from our CEO about the fuel shortages in NSW

26 Mar 2026

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01 Sep 2023

Your gift to the future

This week marks Include a Charity Week, a special time when we highlight the profound impact of legacy giving.

01 Sep 2023

Queen of the Skies

At the age of 97, Anne Lewis is being honoured as being the first woman to obtain her commercial pilot's licence in WA and the first woman to fly for the RFDS.

31 Aug 2023

Dr Christine McConnell retiring after 27 years

After 27 years’ service at the RFDS WA, Dr Christine McConnell has hung up her stethoscope.

30 Aug 2023

Grain growers donate $100K to RFDS WA

Following a bumper season, CBH's unique grain forfeiting scheme sees generous donations for WA charities.

30 Aug 2023

Suffering a stroke at seven

For Narelle Proud, calling the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was not uncommon during her time as a Registered Nurse in Western Queensland, but using the RFDS for her own family gave her a new appreciation for the service.

29 Aug 2023

Highway to help: Tony's story

When Tony’s vehicle rolled off the Eyre Highway in one of the most remote areas of the country, he was trapped in his car clinging to life – needing the RFDS to land on the road to airlift him to safety.

29 Aug 2023

Cloud-powered care: Introducing the RFDS Electronic Health Record

The Flying Doctor has embarked on a new era of healthcare accessibility, launching the RFDS Electronic Health Record (EHR) to further enhance patient care.

29 Aug 2023

From tourist to team member: How an RFDS visitor experience helped Mitchell spread his wings

After visiting the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility for the first time, Mitchell became enamoured by the Flying Doctor story and was eager to learn how he could get involved.

29 Aug 2023

Cutting-edge dental care, no matter where

The next time you pack a bag for a trip, you may wish to spare a thought for the RFDS Oral Health team.

25 Aug 2023

It all starts with you: August 2023 fundraising recap

Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months.

22 Aug 2023

Mundi Mundi Bash breaks Nutbush World Record

More than 6,000 people come together to set a new record for people performing the Nutbush at once

22 Aug 2023

A ride of a lifetime to support the Flying Doctor

Mount Isa brothers Brodie and Riley are taking on Australia’s longest shortcut on bike to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and MS.

22 Aug 2023

RFDS Doctor educating youth to ‘Survive 25’

After working in emergency departments for almost 15 years, Dr Katrina Starmer has seen her fair share of trauma.

21 Aug 2023

Outback Heroes: Clonagh Station staff shine

Staff from Clonagh Station are being praised for their actions to help the RFDS transport an injured Station Hand in the outback.