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Celebrating the role of flight nurses in delivering remote care
Ahead of Mother's Day and International Nurses Day, learn more about the midwifery skills of RFDS flight nurses.
More detailsBlack Tie Ball raises $220,000 to support Flying Doctor
Rotary Club of Dubbo South Black Tie Ball attracts sellout attendance of 360 and raises money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service via the RFDS Dubbo Support Group.
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.
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.
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.
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.
