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The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children

10 May 2026

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03 Apr 2019

Message from South Eastern President Ruth Sandow

Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President,

21 Mar 2019

Flying Doctor named as charity partner for Vivid Sydney 2019

The Flying Doctor is announced as the official charity partner for the 2019 Vivid festival.

14 Mar 2019

Zaviah's story

"For children in Bourke it is nearly a five-hour drive to Dubbo which would mean an overnight stay for families who would have to take time off work and take the children out of school just to see a dentist."

08 Mar 2019

The Flying Doctors Dental Team - Keeping children smiling all over NSW

“It’s the feeling that I can make a difference by educating a child, so their smile will last a lifetime, is what I love about my job."

07 Mar 2019

Boy's ordeal ends with 'magical' Flying Doctor Flight

“The Flying Doctor means everything to us because we are so isolated. I have always had such a great respect and appreciation for them,”

22 Feb 2019

Flynn flies on next generation $20 note

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is honoured to see its legacy continue on the next generation $20 banknote design revealed today by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

21 Feb 2019

Flying Doctor visit saved my life

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.

18 Jan 2019

Lightning Ridge Support Group earns big returns for the RFDS

The first recycling scheme in north-west NSW has pulled the community together and exceeded its own expectations for fundraising for the RFDS.

18 Jan 2019

A small boy’s rescue by his heroes

“My son knew about the RFDS. He is obsessed with planes... He was thrilled to know he was in a Flying Doctor plane."

17 Jan 2019

Message from South Eastern Section President Ruth Sandow

Ruth Sandow, RFDS SE President, reflects the 90th anniversary year of the RFDS in 2018 and the inspirational development of the aeromedical service that remains vital today.

17 Jan 2019

Courtney's Story

“You don’t realise how remote it is out there until you need help. It was spectacular to watch the Flying Doctor in action.”