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Far West Extreme Wet Weather Response
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is here for our Far West communities as this significant wet weather continues. We know many people are dealing with difficult conditions, and we want to reassure everyone that we’re doing everything we can to keep healthcare accessible and reliable.
More detailsFlying 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.
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.
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.
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.
David and Jenny brought smiles and changed lives
RFDS volunteers David and Jenny brought smiles and changed lives in outback communities.
Healing through your support
Charlie will never forget the moment his truck exploded into flames, leaving him with life-threatening burns to 70% of his body.
Above and beyond: The Flight Nurses of the outback
For nearly a century, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has brought critical care throughout the bush, bolstered by a team of Flight Nurses - highly skilled, unshakable under pressure, and dedicated to delivering care where it’s needed most.
Delivering more primary health clinics to Western NSW than ever before
Clinics have doubled and so have patient numbers at six primary health clinics delivered by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western NSW
