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Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section welcomes $15 million NSW Government funding

06 Jun 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDS) welcomes today’s announcement of $15m in funding from the NSW Government and Minister for Health to support vital RFDS services for regional, rural and remote communities.

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26 May 2025

Introducing 2025's Outback Car Trek's Support Medics

Every year, the RFDS medics join the Outback Car Trek to provide 24/7 medical assistance. Find out who will be joining the 11-day epic adventure this year.

Outback Car Trek car sticker
21 May 2025

New RFDSSE Head of Motoring Events, Matthew Tosolini, to start in July 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Tosolini to the newly created role of Head of Motoring Events. Matthew will take the reins of the Outback Car Trek from 2 July 2025.

OCT start line
19 May 2025

A Night to Remember | Celebrating Broken Hill's 2025 Flying Doctor Ball

The 17th of May 2025 wasn't just our 97th birthday. It was also an evening of connection and celebration, as over 300 guests raised valuable funds at the 2025 Flying Doctor Ball in Broken Hill's Civic Centre. 

Broken Hill's 2025 Flying Doctor Ball
16 May 2025

Celebrating Flying Doctor Day 2025

May 17 is Flying Doctor Day, marking 97 years since the RFDS began operations, providing the finest care to the furthest corner for people in the bush.

Flying Doctor
14 May 2025

Why Trish gives regular donations

Dedicated RFDS supporters like you and Trish power our work and keep families in the bush thriving.

Why Trish gives regular donations
13 May 2025

From 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?

Trek car
09 May 2025

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.

Flight nurse
08 May 2025

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.

You help deliver the gift of sight