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Flying Doctor celebrates World Oral Health Day

20 Mar 2025

As we mark World Oral Health Day, it provides a powerful reminder that looking after our teeth and gums is about more than just a bright smile – it's key to our overall health and wellbeing.

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You give Augie a better childhood

You give Augie a better childhood

12 Mar 2025

For families like Augie’s, living remotely with a chronic illness can be daunting. But because of you, they know help is always close by.

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Your help brought baby Zach home

Your help brought baby Zach home

10 Mar 2025

After a battle with RSV, baby Zach was still reliant on oxygen. Thanks to your support, our team was able to transport him and his mum safely home.

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RFDS commitment to supporting women's health in the outback

Bringing healthcare home: Our continuing commitment to supporting women's health in the outback

08 Mar 2025

As Australia marks International Women’s Day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that women in the outback have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location.

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Snake safety guidance

Snake Safety: How to Avoid and Treat Bites

27 Feb 2025

A snake bite can be frightening, but staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference.

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Melissa's thank you to the RFDS

Melissa's Thank You: 'You gave me my first ever flight'

25 Feb 2025

The Flying Doctor changes lives every day. Melissa, a patient from Broken Hill, wanted to share her thanks and explain why her flight with the RFDS was so very special...

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New RFDS doctors during training

RFDSSE combats rural healthcare divide with largest doctor intake in 10 years

13 Feb 2025

In February 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) grew our ranks with the biggest emergency and retrieval services doctor intake in at least 10 years.

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Your chance to be inspired at the Outback Heritage Visitor Experience in Broken Hill

Your chance to be inspired

12 Feb 2025

Our new Outback Heritage Experience in Broken Hill invites you to step into the world of the Flying Doctor.

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RFDS Medical Chests are a lifeline in the outback

Medical Chests are a lifeline in the outback

10 Feb 2025

Lead Pharmacist Rochelle shares how the RFDS Medical Chest program bridges the gap when healthcare facilities are hours or even days away.

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