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

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.

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.

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

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

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision
When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.

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.
