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#129 From Boots to Scrubs - Chloe's Coo-ee to Country Girls
5th medical student Chloe Campbell is urging young rural women to consider a career in medicine
More detailsProviding vital care to those who need it most
Stradbroke Station Manger, Paul Woods and Queensland Health Nurse, Lesley De Landelles, share their stories about how the Flying Doctor delivered vital care in a life-threatening event.

Outback Heritage Experience the top tourism destination in town according to TripAdvisor
The Flying Doctor's Outback Heritage Experience at Broken Hill is a must-visit destination for Mundi Mundi Bash attendees.

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

Volunteers the lifeblood of remote clinics
Without clinic coordinators, our delivery of primary health in communities wouldn’t be as successful

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.

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.

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.
Here for our communities. More aeromedical services for Broken Hill
An additional plane and 12-hour pilot shift boosts bush coverage

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.

Outback Car Trek back on the road to raise funds
Organisers have announced where the Outback Car Trek is headed in 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

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.

Flying Doctor Community Transport is set to expand its service right across Victoria.
RFDS Victoria is proud and excited to announce that it will be expanding its successful Community Transport service into eight new sites across Victoria from 2022.

Australian Government announces Flying Doctor 10-year strategic partnership
The Minister for Regional Health, Dr David Gillespie, and Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Chair, Dr John O’Donnell, today announced a ten-year $1 billion partnership between the Australian Government and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

Newest recruits complete induction training
Our newest doctors spent a day treating simulated patients in scenario-based exercises.
