Run, walk, or ride this October
to keep the Flying Doctor flying
Oceans to Outback is a month-long fitness and fundraising challenge. This October – get fit, raise funds and help the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) deliver life-saving care across Australia.
Go Further! Ride this October
to keep the Flying Doctor flying
Oceans to Outback is a month-long cycling and fundraising challenge.
This October - Get fit, raise funds and help the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) deliver
life-saving care across Australia.
The difference you'll make
Access to prompt, reliable healthcare is something that many of us take for granted. But for those living in rural and remote areas, it’s not always possible. In an emergency, time is critical: it’s the difference between life and death.
“The Royal Flying Doctor is the mantle of safety that keeps us here” “I’d have been buggered without the RFDS”
Thanks to supporters like you, the Royal Flying Doctor Service can travel further, respond quicker, and deliver essential primary healthcare to every Australian — no matter where they live.
How far will you go to keep the Flying Doctor flying?
Walk or Run
Cycle
42 km
1km for every 1,000 Australians who can’t easily access basic healthcare.
Average 1.3km each day or 9.5km each week.
87 km
1km for every Flying Doctor aircraft across Australia.
Average 2.8km each day or 19.6km each week.
97 km
1km for every year RFDS has provided life-saving healthcare.
Average 3.13km each day or 21.9km each week.
Content - Cycle
Content - Walk or Run
Got something else in mind? You can nominate any distance during registration. Oceans to Outback is a month-long adventure. Choose a distance that can be done in short bursts daily, or on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
How it works
Register
Register and nominate your activity and distance goal. Choose a distance above or one of your own.
Inspire
The challenge begins! Ask your friends and family to support your incredible efforts by donating to your RFDS fundraising page.
Smash your goals
Log your kilometres online throughout October. We’ll be here to guide the way.
Travel across Australia
As you progress, you'll go on a virtual journey across Australia, stopping at 8 featured RFDS locations.
