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The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children

10 May 2026

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12 Nov 2025

Willow and his family want to say thank you

Willow’s family will be forever grateful to you for the emergency retrieval that helped their little boy.

06 Nov 2025

Celebrating RFDS’s Fallon Gray as National Rural and Remote Health Awards Finalist

Fallon Gray, Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section’s General Practice Business Development Lead, was a finalist for the 2025 National Rural and Remote Health Awards in the Excellence in Rural/Remote Health Administration category.

29 Oct 2025

Silver City Highway: A lifeline in emergencies

On Thursday, 18 September 2025, our team joined Transport for NSW and key emergency services for a Shannon’s Creek Training Day – a vital refresher on activating the Shannon’s Creek Airstrip on the Silver City Highway.

29 Oct 2025

Dr Saranne Cooke on Why the RFDS mission is deeply personal

Dr Saranne Cooke, Chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) shares why the RFDS mission is deeply personal.

23 Oct 2025

Your gift of time inspired a gift in Richard's Will

Proud Outback Guardian, Richard, has left a gift in his Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).

14 Oct 2025

It was a phone call that saved her life — thanks to you

Marie got the immediate treatment she needed following a visit to the Hebel clinic. Because of you, she now has more quality time with her family.

10 Oct 2025

RFDS supports breast cancer patients in the Outback through partnership with McGrath Foundation

Since 2011, the RFDS has employed a dedicated McGrath Cancer Care Nurse supporting people experiencing breast cancer based in Broken Hill, funded by the McGrath Foundation.

09 Oct 2025

RFDS and Filmmaker Jason King unite to shine a light on mental health in the bush

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) and Broken Hill filmmaker Jason King are proud to announce a powerful new partnership in support of the upcoming impact documentary: The Jordan Liberty Project.

25 Sep 2025

Their undefeatable commitment and your persistent kindness

Meet our incredible Emergency Retrieval team whose regular ongoing cutting edge training wouldn’t be possible without your support.

18 Sep 2025

You gave Jane strength, so she can give back to others

Now Jane is working as a lived experience counsellor giving back to others, thanks to your support.

01 Sep 2025

Tackling women's barriers to healthcare with Tilpa's Women's Health Clinic

Women need tailored, gender-specific healthcare, just like everyone else. In rural and remote communities, where specialist services may require hours, if not days, of travel, this divide can deepen. We help bridge this geographical barrier by providing essential healthcare for women all year-round.

29 Aug 2025

You made early detection and access to life-saving treatment possible

You made early detection and access to life-saving treatment possible for Daniel.

28 Aug 2025

Music, community and outback spirit unite at the 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash

The 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash has once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of community spirit in supporting vital healthcare services across rural and remote Australia, with thousands of festival-goers rallying behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).

26 Aug 2025

Be an Oceans to Outback star like Patric

Inspired by the generosity he saw at the Mundi Mundi Bash, Patrick was motivated to get moving in the Oceans to Outback challenge.

04 Aug 2025

RFDS Dental Team putting smiles back on faces

For Lightning Ridge couple Emma-Lee and Tiarnie, the Royal Flying Doctor Service has given them a reason to smile again.