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Far West Extreme Wet Weather Response

24 Feb 2026

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is here for our Far West communities as this significant wet weather continues. We know many people are dealing with difficult conditions, and we want to reassure everyone that we’re doing everything we can to keep healthcare accessible and reliable.

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12 Nov 2025

Willow and his family want to say thank you

Willow’s family will be forever grateful to you for the emergency retrieval that helped their little boy.

Willow and his family thank you
06 Nov 2025

Celebrating RFDS’s Fallon Gray as National Rural and Remote Health Awards Finalist

Fallon Gray, Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section’s General Practice Business Development Lead, was a finalist for the 2025 National Rural and Remote Health Awards in the Excellence in Rural/Remote Health Administration category.

Western NSW plains
29 Oct 2025

Silver City Highway: A lifeline in emergencies

On Thursday, 18 September 2025, our team joined Transport for NSW and key emergency services for a Shannon’s Creek Training Day – a vital refresher on activating the Shannon’s Creek Airstrip on the Silver City Highway.

Silver City Highway
29 Oct 2025

Dr Saranne Cooke on Why the RFDS mission is deeply personal

Dr Saranne Cooke, Chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) shares why the RFDS mission is deeply personal.

Aircraft waiting at remote clinic
23 Oct 2025

Your gift of time inspired a gift in Richard's Will

Proud Outback Guardian, Richard, has left a gift in his Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).

Your gift of time inspired a gift in Richard's Will
14 Oct 2025

It was a phone call that saved her life — thanks to you

Marie got the immediate treatment she needed following a visit to the Hebel clinic. Because of you, she now has more quality time with her family.

Marie got the immediate treatment she needed following a visit to the Hebel clinic. Because of you, she now has more quality time with her family.
10 Oct 2025

RFDS supports breast cancer patients in the Outback through partnership with McGrath Foundation

Since 2011, the RFDS has employed a dedicated McGrath Cancer Care Nurse supporting people experiencing breast cancer based in Broken Hill, funded by the McGrath Foundation.

RFDS in the Far West
09 Oct 2025

RFDS and Filmmaker Jason King unite to shine a light on mental health in the bush

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) and Broken Hill filmmaker Jason King are proud to announce a powerful new partnership in support of the upcoming impact documentary: The Jordan Liberty Project.

Jason King during filming