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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 detailsFlying Doctor swoops in to save the life of Carole’s daughter
Carole cherishes rural life and the Flying Doctor after they saved her daughter


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.

Flying Doctor provides world-class training facilities
World-class flight training facilities mean Royal Flying Doctor Service pilots are ready to fly, rain, hail or shine.

Mundi Mundi Bash breaks Nutbush World Record
More than 6,000 people come together to set a new record for people performing the Nutbush at once

Scott says “Thank you” for being there when he needed help
When his Covid case turned life-threatening, the RFDS was there for Scott

Inspiring the next generation of the Flying Doctor
Events in Broken Hill and Dubbo a chance to show the work of the RFDS to a younger audience.
