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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.
More detailsRemote life can be heartbreaking
In 2014-15 4.2 million adults making up 22 per cent of the population, were diagnosed with the disease. Sadly, these numbers get even worse in our rural and remote communities.
Generous bequest in thanks for son's rescue
In January, Dan White proudly handed over a cheque for $10,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor at our Dubbo Base. It was a bequest from his late father.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes the “Great Pilgrimage”
The Royal Flying Doctor Service welcomes a squadron of 26 vintage aircraft in a “Great Pilgrimage” from New South Wales to Queensland to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic first flight of 1928.
Clocking up the miles helps kids keep their Bright Smiles
Oral health is a big issue, particularly in regional, rural and remote areas, where access to services is limited and long distances have to be driven in order to get treatment.The Bright Smiles Charity Ride takes to the road on Thursday 26 April and will travel more than 1,300 kms along the back
Rescue from rollover after roo reaction
Nicholas Butler and a couple of backpacker friends had just finished working on a farm in Outback NSW. They were in a ute heading to Cobar to catch a train to Sydney.
Former nurse will keep giving through her will
Vivienne Windsor, a former nurse, knows the importance of leaving a gift in her Will. Do you? Find out more here.
Supporting men's mental health
“Men are two to three times more likely than women to have an addiction issue but far less likely to seek help,” says our senior mental health nurse, Vanessa Latham. “In the last quarter, less than a third of our mental health clients were men.”
Filling the gap in dental care
In just 3 months, our dental team has treated over 790 patients at 51 rural and remote clinics. Find out how dental health can impact your overall health.
