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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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19 Jan 2022

Get ready to rock out at the Mundi Mundi Bash

Australia’s newest festival, the Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash, will rock the outback over three jam-packed days in April 2022.

People dancing in the outback
19 Jan 2022

Inspiring outback journey raises funds, awareness for mental health

After walking an inspiring 330 kilometres, Margaret Symes raised much-needed funds for the RFDS Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill, and more awareness of rural mental health.

Margaret Symes and Husband
19 Jan 2022

Frontline defence against COVID

2021 was always going to be a big year for the Royal Flying Doctor Service but the COVID pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout made it one of the busiest times in our history.

COVID Clinic
19 Jan 2022

Television show reminder of Flying Doctor’s work leads to support

Watching patient stories come to life on TV gave Colin Cartwright a glimpse into how vital a role the Royal Flying Doctor Service plays in the lives of families across the far distances of rural and remote Australia and led to him leaving a Gift in Will.

Colin Cartwright
22 Nov 2021

Inspiring walk raises funds for Wellbeing Place

Margaret Symes walked 330 kilometres to raise much needed funds for the RFDS Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill and more awareness of rural mental health.

Margaret's inspiring walk
13 Oct 2021

New experience and new territories for RFDS

Find out why shearing sheds, hotels and sporting grounds have played such a big role in the work of the Flying Doctor during 2021.

COVID Vaccination NSW
13 Oct 2021

Focus on mental health critical as pandemic drags on

Find out how the Flying Doctor is working to improve mental health through lockdowns and the vaccination rollout

Mental Health
13 Oct 2021

Australia loves RFDS – TV series a success

Find out how a new Australian drama is showcasing the work of the Flying Doctor and introducing a new audience to our work

RFDS TV show