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Vale Dame Marie Bashir

Vale Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir

21 Jan 2026

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Marie Bashir. Dame Marie Bashir served as joint Patron of the RFDS South Eastern Section with her husband, the late Sir Nicholas Shehadie, during her term as Governor of New South Wales from 2001 to 2014.

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18 Apr 2024

RFDS survey to provide regional, rural and remote communities with a voice on healthcare

The Flying Doctor is a lifeline, providing critical care when it’s needed most. But after almost a centenary of service there is still so much to do. We’re calling on the community to share their thoughts on healthcare in regional, rural and remote NSW through our new survey. Open until May.

NSW Your Voice Matters
08 Mar 2024

International Women's Day

We are celebrating by recognising the tremendous efforts of our diverse RFDS women who every day are making a positive difference to the lives of those living and working in rural, regional and remote Australia.

International Women's Day 2024
08 Feb 2024

RFDS named Australia's most reputable charity for 12th time

The RFDS has been recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in RepTrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study for 2023.

Dental team returning to Dubbo base from clinic
31 Jan 2024

Tamlyn soars to new heights as a Pilot for the Flying Doctor

Tamlyn Gresser knew from a young age that she wanted to be a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service so when she joined the organisation in January 2022, it was the realisation of a dream.

Tamlyn soars to new heights as a Pilot for the Flying Doctor
31 Jan 2024

Behind the scenes tour gives Narellan Rotary Club great appreciation of our work

Visit to Dubbo Base shows long‑time supporters the work of the Flying Doctor.

Narellan Rotary Club
31 Jan 2024

We were there for Chris when he needed us

Needing a flight for pain‑relieving back surgery, the RFDS was ready to help.

 We were there for Chris when he needed us
31 Jan 2024

RFDS receives award for Electronic Health Record

Ground‑breaking new RFDS technology receives prestigious innovator award.

RFDS receives award for Electronic Health Record
31 Jan 2024

Message from the Chair, Dr Saranne Cooke

RFDSSE Chair, Dr Saranne Cooke discusses the year that was

Dr Saranne Cooke