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RFDS helping inspire the next generation of rural healthcare professionals

10 Sep 2026

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02 Aug 2022

New-look Flying Doctor plane takes to the skies

Find out the process our planes go through to ensure we are best prepared to serve our communities

02 Aug 2022

Music fans at Mundi Mundi Bash give generously to RFDS

More than $80,000 raised to benefit our outback communities

02 Aug 2022

Dedicated new Regional Services Managers to bring the finest care to the furthest corner

Flying Doctor congratulates Mark Whitfeld and Jackie Hanniver to the roles of Regional Services Managers

01 Aug 2022

Handy guide will help our pilots land safely

Aviation safety is of the utmost importance at the RFDS.

26 Jul 2022

Message from RFDSSE President Professor David Lyle

It is a great honour for me to write this first message to you as President of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE).

26 Jul 2022

Flying Angels get Garry to life-saving surgery

In a critical condition after major surgery, Garry needed a pacemaker urgently and the Flying Doctor were able to get him to hospital in time.

17 May 2022

RFDS celebrates Flying Doctor Day

On 17 May 2022, RFDS celebrates Flying Doctor Day and 94 years of proudly providing emergency aeromedical and essential health care services to the Australian community.

14 Apr 2022

Outback Heritage Experience the top tourism destination in town according to TripAdvisor

The Flying Doctor's Outback Heritage Experience at Broken Hill is a must-visit destination for Mundi Mundi Bash attendees.

07 Apr 2022

Message from our President

RFDSSE President, Captain Alex Scamps, talks about the latest news and updates from the Flying Doctor

07 Apr 2022

Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics

Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful

07 Apr 2022

Flying Doctor saves the day for Reverend

Reverend inspired to become a supporter and make a regular gift after needing our services when he suffered a heart-attack.

07 Apr 2022

Behind the aircraft

Behind every Flying Doctor aircraft there are a team of pilots and engineers who ensure our fleet is in the safest working order before take-off.

07 Apr 2022

Supporter profile: Dr Sandra L J Johnson

The big-hearted and visionary supporters that choose to leave a gift in their Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) are helping ensure that we will be able to continue providing essential healthcare to rural, regional and remote Aussie communities for generations to come.

06 Apr 2022

Here for our communities. More aeromedical services for Broken Hill

An additional plane and 12-hour pilot shift boosts bush coverage

06 Apr 2022

A growing service. More patient transportation from our Bankstown base

The Flying Doctor makes it easier for patients to get between regional NSW and Sydney.