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The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children

10 May 2026

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07 Apr 2022

Message from our President

RFDSSE President, Captain Alex Scamps, talks about the latest news and updates from the Flying Doctor

07 Apr 2022

Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics

Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful

07 Apr 2022

Flying Doctor saves the day for Reverend

Reverend inspired to become a supporter and make a regular gift after needing our services when he suffered a heart-attack.

07 Apr 2022

Behind the aircraft

Behind every Flying Doctor aircraft there are a team of pilots and engineers who ensure our fleet is in the safest working order before take-off.

07 Apr 2022

Supporter profile: Dr Sandra L J Johnson

The big-hearted and visionary supporters that choose to leave a gift in their Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) are helping ensure that we will be able to continue providing essential healthcare to rural, regional and remote Aussie communities for generations to come.

06 Apr 2022

Here for our communities. More aeromedical services for Broken Hill

An additional plane and 12-hour pilot shift boosts bush coverage

06 Apr 2022

A growing service. More patient transportation from our Bankstown base

The Flying Doctor makes it easier for patients to get between regional NSW and Sydney.

06 Apr 2022

Outback Car Trek back on the road to raise funds

Organisers have announced where the Outback Car Trek is headed in 2022.

06 Apr 2022

Festival will once again rock the outback

As one Mundi Mundi Bash comes to fruition, we are excitedly preparing for the next outback festival in just a few months’ time

06 Apr 2022

Anna overcomes fear with Flying Doctor

Going into labour and needing to be flown to hospital wasn’t part of the plan for a quiet weekend away.

21 Mar 2022

Newest recruits complete induction training

Our newest doctors spent a day treating simulated patients in scenario-based exercises.

14 Mar 2022

Flying Doctor continues its integral role in the national COVID vaccination rollout

The Flying Doctor has been helping safeguard families against COVID by providing adults and children with their vaccinations.

21 Feb 2022

Mundi Mundi Bash will support the Flying Doctor

The Mundi Mundi Bash is set to rock the outback over three jam-packed days in April 2022, and all proceeds raised from the event will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

19 Jan 2022

RFDSSE President Alex Scamps Message

The beginning of every new year brings with it the hope for a fresh beginning, a feeling of optimism that we can walk a fresh path in the year ahead, strengthened by all we have learned in the preceding year.

19 Jan 2022

Twists of fate in the corner of the state

With broken ribs and two punctured lungs, Wayne needed the Flying Doctor fast.