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On hand for baby Henry

Ange MacAlpine’s young son had a serious illness, and needed to get skilled medical attention - fast

From fireworks to farming

Witnessing emergencies in remote places inspired Liz Hamilton to leave a Gift in her Will

Outback Car Trek changing lives in the outback

After it was postponed last year due to COVID, this year’s trek hit the road with all cylinders firing and involved 203 people in 87 vehicles.

Shared values, sharing experience: from ADF to RFDS

On Anzac Day, Australia reflects on the contribution of our armed services. Several former ADF personnel now work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section), bringing with them a unique professionalism and sense of duty.

Outback still needs greater access to health care

Giving all Australians a fair go – and a healthy go – still means overcoming the tyranny of distance, said leading RFDS physicians on World Health Day.

Your support keeps country communities alive

Show someone you’re thinking of them with a thoughtful ‘Gift of Support’

Through the Flying Doctor shop, you can give a ‘Gift of Support’ to your loved one, the perfect virtual gift for someone who likes to make a difference.

The Flying Doctor is the safety net for all outback Aussies

“I think making regular gifts to the Flying Doctor is so rewarding, it’s such a great organisation and such a worthwhile cause.”

Save lives by recycling your bottles and cans as the Flying Doctor partners with Return and Earn

The Flying Doctor is grateful to have been selected as a major donation partner of the TOMRA Return and Earn Scheme recycling program

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

Peter tells his inspiring story after shock cancer diagnosis.

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.