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John Graham

Driving generations of support

09 Jul 2025

John Graham feels a strong connection to Australians living and working in the bush - and he’s inspired three generations of his family to feel the same through the Outback Car Trek.

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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.

Cobar landscape
15 Mar 2021

Message from our President

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

President 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.

Mobile covid test
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.

Lisa Darley
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.

Jed
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

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was terrified!
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

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.

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision