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More detailsChloe's Story: A tiny miracle born 3 months early
28 weeks pregnant, 700kms from Perth. Chloe was flown by the RFDS to Perth for urgent specialist care but before she could get inside, in the Fiona Stanley Hospital carpark, Henry was born.
Smoke-Free and Stronger: Riley's Journey
Living with sciatic arthritis and battling a compromised immune system, Riley knew that his decision to quit smoking wasn’t just about avoiding cancer or breathing freely - It was essential for his survival.
Building the future of outback healthcare through student placements: Six weeks as a Flying Doctor
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) welcomed Emma, a final-year medical student from Flinders University for a six week placement.
RFDSSE Medical Services Condobolin reaches one-year milestone
RFDSSE Medical Services celebrated one year since it began operations in Condobolin, providing GP services to the wider community.
#131 Sean Survived a Shark Attack. Now he's Snowboarding for Australia.
From a shark attack to a paralympic podium, Sean Pollard has beaten all the odds.
Family ties in the skies
Picture this: You’re in the air at 35,000 feet, the steady hum of the engines a backdrop to your thoughts. You’re not on an ordinary flight; you’re a patient, being transported for urgent care.
Honouring those who have served
As dawn breaks this ANZAC Day, on 25 April, staff from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) will gather with the community to honour those who have served.
ACRRM and Royal Flying Doctor Service launch a state-first registrar training opportunity
In a New South Wales-first, the Australian College for Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is partnering with the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) to launch NSW’s new Remote Medicine Advanced Skills Training (AST) post delivered outside of a hospital setting.
Flying the Frontline of Rural Healthcare
“There are two types of pilots. Those who wouldn’t enjoy aeromedical flying, and those who love it,” Tamlyn Gresser, RFDS South Eastern Section’s (RFDSSE) Line Pilot. For World Pilot Day (26 April), we spoke to three pilots to unpack why flying with the RFDSSE is more than a job – it’s a calling.
It's Flu Season: RFDS encourages public to get vaccinated
As New South Wales enters 2025's ‘flu season’, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is urging the public to help slow the spread by getting vaccinated this autumn and winter.
Supporting Rural and Remote Communities Over Easter
While many Australians were enjoying a well-earned Easter break, teams from our Dubbo and Broken Hill bases were hard at work ensuring vital healthcare support reached those living in some of the most remote parts of New South Wales.
#129 From Boots to Scrubs - Chloe's Coo-ee to Country Girls
5th medical student Chloe Campbell is urging young rural women to consider a career in medicine
Easter safety tips from your Flying Doctor
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise their safety ahead of the Easter long weekend.
35th Outback Car Trek set to go full throttle with the largest trek post-pandemic
From 29 May to 8 June, the 35th Outback Car Trek will welcome the most trekkers since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.
2025 Truck Run Delivers $45,000 Result
RFDS Tasmania proudly received a generous $45,000 donation from the Tasmania Truck Owners and Operators Association (TTOOA). The funds were raised during the TTOOA’s highly successful 42nd Longford Truck Run, held on the 2nd of March.
