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NSW Government provides $15 million to help the Flying Doctor continue to save lives across rural and remote NSW

20 Aug 2026

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22 Jan 2024

Two new executive appointments at Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section)

The RFDS (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE) has made two new executive appointments, with Dr Shannon Nott joining as the Executive General Manager – Health & Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and Mark Davey joining as Executive General Manager – Aviation & Operations. 

21 Dec 2023

RFDS receives grant under the NGO Flood Recovery Program

The RFDS is delighted to receive government recognition for our life-saving work delivering health clinics to flood-affected rural areas across NSW, with a $200,000 grant to help sustain these life-saving services as communities continue to recover from the devastation.

19 Dec 2023

Royal Flying Doctor Service set to open GP clinic in Condobolin

The Central West NSW town of Condobolin will soon have access to increased local medical services

15 Nov 2023

Year in Review Message from our Chair Saranne Cooke

RFDSSE Chair, Dr Saranne Cooke, shares her highlights from 2023-24.

23 Oct 2023

Rhonda defies the odds after lifesaving flight to Adelaide

Doctors didn’t know if the Broken Hill resident would survive the flight but Rhonda credits the RFDS for saving her life.

23 Oct 2023

Message from the Chair October 2023

RFDSSE Chair thankful for your ongoing support

23 Oct 2023

Big year for Broken Hill Women's Auxiliary

The RFDS Broken Hill Women's Auxiliary are incredible supporters of the Flying Doctor

23 Oct 2023

Silver City Bush Treadlers hit the road

Having already raised more than $750,000 for the RFDS, the Treadlers are showing no signs slowing down.

23 Oct 2023

Mundi Mundi Bash goes down in the record books

More than 6,500 people do the Nutbush

23 Oct 2023

Peer support program 'We’ve Got Your Back' really works

Becoming a mental health ‘Champion’ opened Brendan’s eyes to the pain experienced in rural Australia.

23 Oct 2023

Find mindfulness tips to help deal with worries and stress

Our mental health expert provides some tips for calming down in our busy lives this mental health month

23 Oct 2023

Flying Doctor swoops in to save the life of Carole’s daughter

Carole cherishes rural life and the Flying Doctor after they saved her daughter

23 Oct 2023

Message from RFDS CEO Greg Sam

Greg Sam gives an introduction to Flyer 4

03 Oct 2023

Belinda is doing her bit for breast cancer awareness

Twelve months after a breast cancer scare, RFDS Primary Health Nurse Belinda Gentle is using her experience to encourage others to get checked.