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Your compassion wrapped both Narelle and Jake in comfort
More detailsBringing healthcare home: Our continuing commitment to supporting women's health in the outback
As Australia marks International Women’s Day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that women in the outback have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location.
Snake Safety: How to Avoid and Treat Bites
A snake bite can be frightening, but staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference.
Melissa's Thank You: 'You gave me my first ever flight'
The Flying Doctor changes lives every day. Melissa, a patient from Broken Hill, wanted to share her thanks and explain why her flight with the RFDS was so very special...
RFDSSE combats rural healthcare divide with largest doctor intake in 10 years
In February 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) grew our ranks with the biggest emergency and retrieval services doctor intake in at least 10 years.
Your chance to be inspired
Visit our new Outback Heritage Experience in Broken Hill to step into the world of the Flying Doctor.
Medical Chests are a lifeline in the outback
Lead Pharmacist Rochelle shares how the RFDS Medical Chest program bridges the gap when healthcare facilities are hours or even days away.
Succession assured for Australia’s premier motoring fundraising events
After 35 years and over $36 million raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Outback Car Trek (OCT) has ensured its future by transferring ownership and management of its premier motoring fundraising events to the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).
Health Notice: What you need to know about Japanese Encephalitis
With the likelihood of increased cases in 2025 following recent detection of the virus in the Moree, Griffith and Narromine Shire regions of NSW, we are encouraging the community to take early and proactive steps to protect themselves from this virus and monitor for symptoms.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
