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Why Trish gives regular donations
Dedicated RFDS supporters like you and Trish power our work and keep families in the bush thriving.
More detailsFrom Garage to Bush | The Die-hard Trekkers Behind the Outback Car Trek
You may have heard about the epic Outback Car Trek, returning for its 35th year this 29 May to 8 June. But how much do you know about the amazing trekkers who have helped raise over $36 million for us?

Celebrating the role of flight nurses in delivering remote care
Ahead of Mother's Day and International Nurses Day, learn more about the midwifery skills of RFDS flight nurses.

You help deliver the gift of sight
You are the reason why RFDS Ophthalmologist Dr. Rawson is able to treat families in rural, regional and remote communities.

Black Tie Ball raises $220,000 to support Flying Doctor
Rotary Club of Dubbo South Black Tie Ball attracts sellout attendance of 360 and raises money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service via the RFDS Dubbo Support Group.

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.

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.
