Why I'm walking

This year I joined the Royal Flying Doctor Service as General Manager of Primary Health Care and Rural Generalism, and it has been a privilege to become part of such an iconic Australian organisation.

When most people think about the RFDS, they think about our emergency retrievals, rescue flights and life-saving aeromedical services. Those services are extraordinary and rightly receive a lot of recognition. What many people don't see is the incredible work that happens every day through our Primary Health Care services helping people manage chronic conditions, accessing essential healthcare, and receiving support close to home in rural and remote communities.

Through clinics, outreach services, health promotion, nursing and allied health programs, the RFDS is often the first point of care for people who would otherwise struggle to access healthcare. This preventative and ongoing care changes lives and helps keep people healthier, reducing the need for emergency interventions later on.

Since joining RFDS this year, I have seen firsthand the dedication of our teams and the impact they have on some of Australia's most isolated communities. I am incredibly proud to work alongside such passionate professionals and to contribute to an organisation that has been serving Australians for almost a century.

By participating in Oceans to Outback, I'm raising funds to support the RFDS so we can continue delivering both life-saving emergency services and the vital primary healthcare programs that keep rural and remote communities healthy and connected to care. Every donation will help ensure these services remain available to those who need them most.

Thank you for your support!