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RFDSSE combats rural healthcare divide with largest doctor intake in 10 years
In February 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) grew our ranks with the biggest emergency and retrieval services doctor intake in at least 10 years.
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Your chance to be inspired
12 Feb 2025Our new Outback Heritage Experience in Broken Hill invites you to step into the world of the Flying Doctor.
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Medical Chests are a lifeline in the outback
10 Feb 2025Lead Pharmacist Rochelle shares how the RFDS Medical Chest program bridges the gap when healthcare facilities are hours or even days away.
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Succession assured for Australia’s premier motoring fundraising events
07 Feb 2025After 35 years and over $36 million raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Outback Car Trek (OCT) has ensured its future by transferring ownership and management of its premier motoring fundraising events to the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).
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Health Notice: What you need to know about Japanese Encephalitis
07 Feb 2025With the likelihood of increased cases in 2025 following recent detection of the virus in the Moree, Griffith and Narromine Shire regions of NSW, we are encouraging the community to take early and proactive steps to protect themselves from this virus and monitor for symptoms.
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You're the reason Hamish is here today
07 Feb 2025Hamish received rapid critical care after a motorbike accident at Cameron’s Corner and credits this experience for inspiring his mission to help others stay safe.
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Flying high at Broken Hill’s newest tourist attraction
29 Jan 2025The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) new Outback Heritage Experience officially open to visitors thanks to $5.5 million in funding support from the NSW Government.
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Passion fuels a legacy of care
21 Jan 2025Anne’s lifelong passion for flying has inspired her to leave a gift in her Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).
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Thank you for saving my life
20 Jan 2025Just a year ago, Tom faced a fight for his life after he was bitten by a deadly Eastern Brown snake just outside Coonabarabran.
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