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The Flying Doctor helps tackle one of Far Western NSW’s most common cancers with skin clinics
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.
More detailsJohn’s life-saving flight
Needing urgent and life-saving surgery for acute pancreatitis, John needed quick transport from Dubbo to Sydney and the Royal Flying Doctor Service were there to help.
Powering dreams and life-saving care
For Flight Nurse Jackson Dowling, working with the RFDS has always been his “dream job”.
RFDS is sowing seeds of learning
GROW program is supporting communities across Western NSW
Chair's Message
When delivering healthcare in rural and remote areas it is important to be ready for anything because you never know what you will be faced with.
Ruth’s a champion for the Flying Doctor
In the remote landscapes of rural NSW, Ruth Sandow’s story with the Royal Flying Doctor Service unfolds as a testament to determination and community spirit.
RFDS tackles tobacco use with Cancer Council NSW
RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW
SMART strategies, tools, helping people overcome addiction
Addiction comes in many shapes, and it remains on ongoing challenge for people from all walks of life. This is why the Royal Flying Doctor Service is investing in trained staff and programs to help people understand and overcome their addiction issues.
RFDS survey to provide regional, rural and remote communities with a voice on healthcare
The Flying Doctor is a lifeline, providing critical care when it’s needed most. But after almost a centenary of service there is still so much to do. We’re calling on the community to share their thoughts on healthcare in regional, rural and remote NSW through our new survey. Open until May.
