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ACRRM and Royal Flying Doctor Service launch a state-first registrar training opportunity

24 Apr 2025

In a New South Wales-first, the Australian College for Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is partnering with the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) to launch NSW’s new Remote Medicine Advanced Skills Training (AST) post delivered outside of a hospital setting.

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12 Mar 2025

You give Augie a better childhood

For families like Augie’s, living remotely with a chronic illness can be daunting. But because of you, they know help is always close by.

You give Augie a better childhood
10 Mar 2025

Your help brought baby Zach home

After a battle with RSV, baby Zach was still reliant on oxygen. Thanks to your support, our team was able to transport him and his mum safely home.

Your help brought baby Zach home
08 Mar 2025

Bringing healthcare home: Our continuing commitment to supporting women's health in the outback

As Australia marks International Women’s Day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that women in the outback have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location.

RFDS commitment to supporting women's health in the outback
27 Feb 2025

Snake Safety: How to Avoid and Treat Bites

A snake bite can be frightening, but staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference.

Snake safety guidance
25 Feb 2025

Melissa's Thank You: 'You gave me my first ever flight'

The Flying Doctor changes lives every day. Melissa, a patient from Broken Hill, wanted to share her thanks and explain why her flight with the RFDS was so very special...

Melissa's thank you to the RFDS
13 Feb 2025

RFDSSE combats rural healthcare divide with largest doctor intake in 10 years

In February 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) grew our ranks with the biggest emergency and retrieval services doctor intake in at least 10 years.

New RFDS doctors during training
12 Feb 2025

Your chance to be inspired

Our new Outback Heritage Experience in Broken Hill invites you to step into the world of the Flying Doctor.

Your chance to be inspired at the Outback Heritage Visitor Experience in Broken Hill
10 Feb 2025

Medical Chests are a lifeline in the outback

Lead Pharmacist Rochelle shares how the RFDS Medical Chest program bridges the gap when healthcare facilities are hours or even days away.

RFDS Medical Chests are a lifeline in the outback