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

10 Oct 2025

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.

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02 May 2025

Building the future of outback healthcare through student placements: Six weeks as a Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) welcomed Emma, a final-year medical student from Flinders University for a six week placement.

Six weeks as a Flying Doctor
01 May 2025

RFDSSE Medical Services Condobolin reaches one-year milestone

RFDSSE Medical Services celebrated one year since it began operations in Condobolin, providing GP services to the wider community.

Condobolin anniversary
24 Apr 2025

ACRRM and Royal Flying Doctor Service launch a state-first registrar training opportunity

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.

Outback
24 Apr 2025

Flying the Frontline of Rural Healthcare

“There are two types of pilots. Those who wouldn’t enjoy aeromedical flying, and those who love it,” Tamlyn Gresser, RFDS South Eastern Section’s (RFDSSE) Line Pilot. For World Pilot Day (26 April), we spoke to three pilots to unpack why flying with the RFDSSE is more than a job – it’s a calling.

RFDS plane
24 Apr 2025

It's Flu Season: RFDS encourages public to get vaccinated

As New South Wales enters 2025's ‘flu season’, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is urging the public to help slow the spread by getting vaccinated this autumn and winter.

Plaster on arm after vaccination
23 Apr 2025

Supporting Rural and Remote Communities Over Easter

While many Australians were enjoying a well-earned Easter break, teams from our Dubbo and Broken Hill bases were hard at work ensuring vital healthcare support reached those living in some of the most remote parts of New South Wales.

Our team was on hand over the Easter long weekend
11 Apr 2025

35th Outback Car Trek set to go full throttle with the largest trek post-pandemic

From 29 May to 8 June, the 35th Outback Car Trek will welcome the most trekkers since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.

2024 Trek car
10 Apr 2025

David and Jenny brought smiles and changed lives

RFDS volunteers David and Jenny brought smiles and changed lives in outback communities.

RFDS volunteers David and Jenny transform dental health