Run, walk, or ride to keep

the Flying Doctor flying

Go further this October! Get fit and raise funds to help the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) deliver life-saving healthcare across Australia. Because when you go the distance, so can the Flying Doctor!

How far will you go this October?

42

km

1km for every 1000 Australians who can’t easily access basic healthcare.

Average 1.4km each day in October or 9.5km each week.

79

km

1km for every Flying Doctor aircraft saving lives across Australia.

Average 2.5km each day in October or 17.8km each week.

94

km

1km for every year RFDS has delivered medical care to the furthest corners of Australia.

Average 3km each day in October or 21.2km each week.

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

Inspire

The challenge begins! Ask your friends and family to support your incredible efforts by donating to your Oceans to Outback 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.

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, waiting time is critical: it’s the difference between life and death.

“If it wasn’t for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and their generous donors I wouldn’t be here today”. – Andrew, rural South Australia.

Thanks to supporters like you, the Royal Flying Doctor Service can travel further, respond quicker, and deliver essential primary health care to every Australian — no matter where they live.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR IMPACT