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You made early detection and access to life-saving treatment possible for Daniel

You made early detection and access to life-saving treatment possible

29 Aug 2025

You made early detection and access to life-saving treatment possible for Daniel.

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16 Mar 2021

NO ONE SHOULD FACE ILLNESS ALONE

Peter tells his inspiring story after shock cancer diagnosis.

Peter
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