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The Flying Doctor helps tackle one of Far Western NSW’s most common cancers with skin clinics

27 Jun 2025

Melanoma of the skin is expected to be one of the most common cancers in Far Western New South Wales in 2025. We hold normal clinics where our skilled clinical teams conduct routine skin checks across NSW. But as of April 2025, our clinical team were armed with new equipment to boost diagnoses.

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02 Dec 2024

Sophie’s commitment to families in the bush

Sophie has seen firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to accessing medical care in the bush. That is why she is a monthly donor to RFDS.

Sophie’s RFDS commitment to families in the bush
26 Nov 2024

Allan’s lifelong commitment to families in the bush

Having generously supported us for more than 21 years, Allan has big-heartedly chosen to leave a gift in his Will.

Allan’s lifelong commitment to families in the bush
19 Nov 2024

The Mannion family are so grateful to you!

Thanks to you, our services are a true lifeline for the Mannion family.

The Mannion family are so grateful to the RFDS
30 Oct 2024

A snake bite can change everything in a split second

It’s generous supporters like you who helped Tom get the emergency care he needed when his life was at stake. 

A snake bite can change everything in a split second
29 Oct 2024

RFDSSE fleet is dedicated to reaching the most remote locations

The RFDSSE fleet is dedicated to reaching the most remote locations.

 RFDSSE fleet is dedicated to reaching the most remote locations
23 Oct 2024

Ben says Thank You!

You helped save Ben’s life when he suffered a terrible burns accident.

Ben says thank you to the RFDS
23 Oct 2024

You’re bringing smiles to kids in the bush

Your support paves the way for children to experience the benefits of play therapy.

The RFDS is bringing smiles to kids in the bush
18 Oct 2024

RFDS response to the power outage in Far Western NSW

The power outage impacting large parts of Far Western NSW, coincides with many of the communities we support with primary health and aeromedical support. We have responded in a number of ways to ensure we can maintain a high level of service and certainty for our communities.

RFDS response to power outage in Far Western NSW