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15 Jul 2026

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16 Mar 2021

NO ONE SHOULD FACE ILLNESS ALONE

Peter tells his inspiring story after shock cancer diagnosis.

16 Mar 2021

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.

15 Mar 2021

Message from our President

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

15 Mar 2021

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.

08 Mar 2021

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.

24 Feb 2021

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.

23 Feb 2021

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was terrified!

"When I was diagnosed with cancer, I knew it was going to be a long road ahead, living so far from doctors and the treatment I needed. I was terrified.” – Peter from Lightning Ridge

09 Feb 2021

Dubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

Dubbo Visitor Experience listed as a top attraction on NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

27 Jan 2021

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision

When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.

27 Jan 2021

Flying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020

After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.

27 Jan 2021

The White Cliff Wagners get creative for the RFDS

Dick Wagner is an avid community fundraiser and well-known member of the community in White Cliffs, a small town of 100 people, 255km north of Broken Hill.

27 Jan 2021

Loving father Jacob has use of his arm thanks to your generous support

After a collision on his dirt bike, the 21-year-old needed emergency surgery to save his arm.

27 Jan 2021

Rosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor

Rosemary’s family needed the Flying Doctor, now she donates to help other families get the care they need

27 Jan 2021

Send in your snaps

Whether it’s a spectacular shot of the Flying Doctor in the Australian outback, an emotional time when the Flying Doctor has been there for you or a loved one, or a fun picture that captures a special moment at our Dubbo or Broken Hill Visitor Experience, we want to see your snaps and hear the story

27 Jan 2021

You can help us bring safe-tea to the outback!

This year we are launching a new community event, ‘The Outback Morning Tea’ to raise vital funds to bring healthcare to those living in rural, regional, and remote Australia. You can join with your friends and family and hold a morning tea to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service.