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RFDS in the Far West

RFDS supports breast cancer patients in the Outback through partnership with McGrath Foundation

10 Oct 2025

Since 2011, the RFDS has employed a dedicated McGrath Cancer Care Nurse supporting people experiencing breast cancer based in Broken Hill, funded by the McGrath Foundation.

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07 Apr 2022

Supporter profile: Dr Sandra L J Johnson

The big-hearted and visionary supporters that choose to leave a gift in their Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) are helping ensure that we will be able to continue providing essential healthcare to rural, regional and remote Aussie communities for generations to come.

06 Apr 2022

Here for our communities. More aeromedical services for Broken Hill

An additional plane and 12-hour pilot shift boosts bush coverage

Broken Hill base planes
06 Apr 2022

A growing service. More patient transportation from our Bankstown base

The Flying Doctor makes it easier for patients to get between regional NSW and Sydney.

Bankstown Base
06 Apr 2022

Outback Car Trek back on the road to raise funds

Organisers have announced where the Outback Car Trek is headed in 2022.

Outback Car trek
06 Apr 2022

Festival will once again rock the outback

As one Mundi Mundi Bash comes to fruition, we are excitedly preparing for the next outback festival in just a few months’ time

Mundi Mundi Music Festival
06 Apr 2022

Anna overcomes fear with Flying Doctor

Going into labour and needing to be flown to hospital wasn’t part of the plan for a quiet weekend away.

Anna holding her baby
21 Mar 2022

Newest recruits complete induction training

Our newest doctors spent a day treating simulated patients in scenario-based exercises.

training, aimed to swiftly educate them on clinical information, terrains, conditions and patients they may be working with.
14 Mar 2022

Flying Doctor continues its integral role in the national COVID vaccination rollout

The Flying Doctor has been helping safeguard families against COVID by providing adults and children with their vaccinations.

Locations for these vaccination clinics have been widespread.