The RFDS in NSW/ACT

Flying Doctor marks 20 years of Base operations at Dubbo

Since opening, and despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE) Dubbo Base operations have moved from strength to strength for two decades.

Flying Doctor says ‘we’ve got your back’ after Tibooburra fire

Two RFDS medical teams attended and evacuated the injured from the scene of a fire in the northwest corner of New South Wales. Our assistance didn’t stop there, with mental health teams providing a longer-term commitment of support to a community in crisis.

NO ONE SHOULD FACE ILLNESS ALONE

Your support can mean the difference between life and death in remote communities

For 10 years Kathy struggled to live a normal life. She suffered debilitating and unexplained pain in her pelvis, lower back and abdomen, and felt extremely tired. Eventually she was diagnosed with severe endometriosis and almost died when she developed rare complications from her treatment.

Message from our President

Read a message from President of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) - Alex Scamps

Safe access for our patients as COVID vaccine rollout begins

As Australia’s vaccine rollout gathers momentum, The Flying Doctor is ready and waiting to serve outback communities.

Leading at the sharp end

“Stretching myself beyond my norm was why I decided to join the RFDS,” says Lisa Darley, Health Services Manager at Broken Hill.

What if there was no help?

Jed was helping muster sheep on a friend’s property when he came off his motorbike, fracturing his wrist and shattering his ankle.