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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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06 Dec 2018

Life can shatter in a heartbeat

When Mel took her 11-week old baby daughter Keiley to the hospital with breathing difficulties, she never expected the shocking turn of events.

Patient in RFDS plane
29 Nov 2018

Annual results show Flying Doctor's mental health services are growing

Annual results announced at the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section's AGM show an increased focus on mental health.

Doctor steps off RFDS plane
24 Oct 2018

Invictus Games Gold for Flying Doctor Base Manager

RFDS Broken Hill Base Manager Marcus Wilson was so focused on the sailing that he almost didn’t noticed Prince Harry in the boat next to him. Here, Marcus shares the excitement of representing Australia and the RFDS in the Invictus Games

Marcus Wilson sailing
17 Oct 2018

Royal couple lights up RFDS Dubbo Base

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the RFDS Dubbo Base and revealed the name of the new aircraft. Read all about the exciting day here...

TRH Prince Harry and Meghan reveal name of new aircraft
20 Sep 2018

Taking care of your mental wellbeing

Our mental health team shares some tips about how to take care of yourself, where to go for help, and explains how the RFDS helps.

Staff and patient talking
28 Aug 2018

Launceston engineer wins national award

Launceston Engineer Greg Foot has been recognised by the Federation Board of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at an award ceremony in Canberra. Greg was presented the award by Minister for Rural Health Bridget McKenzie

Bridget McKenzie and Greg Foot
27 Aug 2018

A lasting legacy

I am hoping that the bequest that I am leaving the Flying Doctor will continue to help in some small way

Margaret Evans