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The RFDS Flight Nurse who delivered 3 of his own children
More detailsIntroducing 2025's Outback Car Trek's Support Medics
Every year, the RFDS medics join the Outback Car Trek to provide 24/7 medical assistance. Find out who will be joining the 11-day epic adventure this year.
New RFDSSE Head of Motoring Events, Matthew Tosolini, to start in July 2025
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Tosolini to the newly created role of Head of Motoring Events. Matthew will take the reins of the Outback Car Trek from 2 July 2025.
A Night to Remember | Celebrating Broken Hill's 2025 Flying Doctor Ball
The 17th of May 2025 wasn't just our 97th birthday. It was also an evening of connection and celebration, as over 300 guests raised valuable funds at the 2025 Flying Doctor Ball in Broken Hill's Civic Centre.
Celebrating Flying Doctor Day 2025
May 17 is Flying Doctor Day, marking 97 years since the RFDS began operations, providing the finest care to the furthest corner for people in the bush.
Why Trish gives regular donations
Dedicated RFDS supporters like you and Trish power our work and keep families in the bush thriving.
From Garage to Bush | The Die-hard Trekkers Behind the Outback Car Trek
You may have heard about the epic Outback Car Trek, returning for its 35th year this 29 May to 8 June. But how much do you know about the amazing trekkers who have helped raise over $36 million for us?
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.
You help deliver the gift of sight
You are the reason why RFDS Ophthalmologist Dr. Rawson is able to treat families in rural, regional and remote communities.
Black 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.
RFDSSE Medical Services Condobolin reaches one-year milestone
RFDSSE Medical Services celebrated one year since it began operations in Condobolin, providing GP services to the wider community.
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.
