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Primary Health

Delivering more primary health clinics to Western NSW than ever before

26 Mar 2025

Clinics have doubled and so have patient numbers at six primary health clinics delivered by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western NSW

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Broken Hill Wellbeing Place Renovations Update

An update on our Broken Hill Wellbeing Place Renovations

25 Mar 2025

The Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill will soon undergo renovations to create a more comfortable and supportive environment for our clients, staff and community.

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Dental

Flying Doctor celebrates World Oral Health Day

20 Mar 2025

As we mark World Oral Health Day, it provides a powerful reminder that looking after our teeth and gums is about more than just a bright smile – it's key to our overall health and wellbeing.

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You give Augie a better childhood

You give Augie a better childhood

12 Mar 2025

For families like Augie’s, living remotely with a chronic illness can be daunting. But because of you, they know help is always close by.

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Your help brought baby Zach home

Your help brought baby Zach home

10 Mar 2025

After a battle with RSV, baby Zach was still reliant on oxygen. Thanks to your support, our team was able to transport him and his mum safely home.

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RFDS commitment to supporting women's health in the outback

Bringing healthcare home: Our continuing commitment to supporting women's health in the outback

08 Mar 2025

As Australia marks International Women’s Day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that women in the outback have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location.

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Snake safety guidance

Snake Safety: How to Avoid and Treat Bites

27 Feb 2025

A snake bite can be frightening, but staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference.

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Melissa's thank you to the RFDS

Melissa's Thank You: 'You gave me my first ever flight'

25 Feb 2025

The Flying Doctor changes lives every day. Melissa, a patient from Broken Hill, wanted to share her thanks and explain why her flight with the RFDS was so very special...

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New RFDS doctors during training

RFDSSE combats rural healthcare divide with largest doctor intake in 10 years

13 Feb 2025

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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