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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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07 Feb 2025

Succession assured for Australia’s premier motoring fundraising events

After 35 years and over $36 million raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Outback Car Trek (OCT) has ensured its future by transferring ownership and management of its premier motoring fundraising events to the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).

RFDSSE to take over Outback Car Trek
07 Feb 2025

Health Notice: What you need to know about Japanese Encephalitis

With the likelihood of increased cases in 2025 following recent detection of the virus in the Moree, Griffith and Narromine Shire regions of NSW, we are encouraging the community to take early and proactive steps to protect themselves from this virus and monitor for symptoms.

Japanese encephalitis health note
07 Feb 2025

You're the reason Hamish is here today

Hamish received rapid critical care after a motorbike accident at Cameron’s Corner and credits this experience for inspiring his mission to help others stay safe.

The reason Hamish is here today is YOU
29 Jan 2025

Flying high at Broken Hill’s newest tourist attraction

The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) new Outback Heritage Experience officially open to visitors thanks to $5.5 million in funding support from the NSW Government.

Broken Hill's newest tourist attraction is now open
21 Jan 2025

Passion fuels a legacy of care

Anne’s lifelong passion for flying has inspired her to leave a gift in her Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).

Passion fuels a legacy of care with the RFDS
20 Jan 2025

Thank you for saving my life

Just a year ago, Tom faced a fight for his life after he was bitten by a deadly Eastern Brown snake just outside Coonabarabran.

Tom’s alive today, thanks to the RFDS
17 Jan 2025

Your appreciation empowers emergency care

Thanks to the thoughtfulness of our supporters, Emergency Retrieval team members in Dubbo and Broken Hill were inspired working through the holiday season to provide life-saving care.

Your appreciation empowers RFDS emergency care
13 Jan 2025

Thank you for saving their lives

Here’s a special video from the Flying Doctor to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you made possible in 2024.

A video from RFDS to say thank you for everything you made possible in 2024