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The Flying Doctor helps tackle one of Far Western NSW’s most common cancers with skin clinics

27 Jun 2025

Melanoma of the skin is expected to be one of the most common cancers in Far Western New South Wales in 2025. We hold normal clinics where our skilled clinical teams conduct routine skin checks across NSW. But as of April 2025, our clinical team were armed with new equipment to boost diagnoses.

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07 Feb 2025

You're the reason Hamish is here today

Hamish received rapid critical care after a motorbike accident at Cameron’s Corner and credits this experience for inspiring his mission to help others stay safe.

The reason Hamish is here today is YOU
29 Jan 2025

Flying high at Broken Hill’s newest tourist attraction

The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) new Outback Heritage Experience officially open to visitors thanks to $5.5 million in funding support from the NSW Government.

Broken Hill's newest tourist attraction is now open
21 Jan 2025

Passion fuels a legacy of care

Anne’s lifelong passion for flying has inspired her to leave a gift in her Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).

Passion fuels a legacy of care with the RFDS
20 Jan 2025

Thank you for saving my life

Just a year ago, Tom faced a fight for his life after he was bitten by a deadly Eastern Brown snake just outside Coonabarabran.

Tom’s alive today, thanks to the RFDS
17 Jan 2025

Your appreciation empowers emergency care

Thanks to the thoughtfulness of our supporters, Emergency Retrieval team members in Dubbo and Broken Hill were inspired working through the holiday season to provide life-saving care.

Your appreciation empowers RFDS emergency care
13 Jan 2025

Thank you for saving their lives

Here’s a special video from the Flying Doctor to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you made possible in 2024.

A video from RFDS to say thank you for everything you made possible in 2024
11 Dec 2024

The Murray’s are forever thankful

This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our Dubbo base and reflecting on our incredible stories of lives saved.

The Murray’s are forever thankful to the RFDS
06 Dec 2024

Life-saving medical care through our volunteers

For over 50 years, Jenny has volunteered as an RFDS Clinic Coordinator hosting the clinics on her property. Jenny’s dedication to her community is nothing short of inspiring.

Life-saving medical care through RFDS volunteers