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Flight Nurse Lydia Newton 

Prepared to Take-off for 90 Years in NSW: Flying Doctor Day 2026

17 May 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.

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13 Oct 2020

Message from the President RFDS South Eastern

A message from the President RFDS South Eastern Section

Ruth Sandow
13 Oct 2020

Tarlie and John will leave a lasting impact with the Flying Doctor

Gifts in Wills have the potential to provide vital medical equipment, specialist training, and essential healthcare services to remote communities.

Tarlie and John