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Silver City Highway

Silver City Highway: A lifeline in emergencies

29 Oct 2025

On Thursday, 18 September 2025, our team joined Transport for NSW and key emergency services for a Shannon’s Creek Training Day – a vital refresher on activating the Shannon’s Creek Airstrip on the Silver City Highway.

More details
20 Mar 2025

Flying Doctor celebrates World Oral Health Day

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.

Dental
12 Mar 2025

You give Augie a better childhood

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.

You give Augie a better childhood
10 Mar 2025

Your help brought baby Zach home

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.

Your help brought baby Zach home
08 Mar 2025

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

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.

RFDS commitment to supporting women's health in the outback
27 Feb 2025

Snake Safety: How to Avoid and Treat Bites

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

Snake safety guidance
25 Feb 2025

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

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...

Melissa's thank you to the RFDS
13 Feb 2025

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

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.

New RFDS doctors during training
12 Feb 2025

Your chance to be inspired

Visit our new Outback Heritage Experience in Broken Hill to step into the world of the Flying Doctor.

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