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The Flying Doctor helps tackle one of Far Western NSW’s most common cancers with skin clinics
Melanoma of the skin is expected to be one of the most common cancers in Far Western New South Wales in 2025. We hold normal clinics where our skilled clinical teams conduct routine skin checks across NSW. But as of April 2025, our clinical team were armed with new equipment to boost diagnoses.
More detailsMessage from our President
RFDSSE President, Captain Alex Scamps, talks about the latest news and updates from the Flying Doctor

Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics
Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful

Flying Doctor saves the day for Reverend
Reverend inspired to become a supporter and make a regular gift after needing our services when he suffered a heart-attack.

Behind the aircraft
Behind every Flying Doctor aircraft there are a team of pilots and engineers who ensure our fleet is in the safest working order before take-off.

Supporter profile: Dr Sandra L J Johnson
The big-hearted and visionary supporters that choose to leave a gift in their Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) are helping ensure that we will be able to continue providing essential healthcare to rural, regional and remote Aussie communities for generations to come.
Here for our communities. More aeromedical services for Broken Hill
An additional plane and 12-hour pilot shift boosts bush coverage

A growing service. More patient transportation from our Bankstown base
The Flying Doctor makes it easier for patients to get between regional NSW and Sydney.

Outback Car Trek back on the road to raise funds
Organisers have announced where the Outback Car Trek is headed in 2022.
