The RFDS in NSW/ACT
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RFDS increases primary health clinics grow in north-west of NSW to meet demand
The RFDS Primary Health team providing care in north-west NSW is growing to meet demand and introducing new nurse-led clinics to provide additional care.
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Message from our President
15 Mar 2021Read a message from President of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) - Alex Scamps
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Safe access for our patients as COVID vaccine rollout begins
15 Mar 2021As Australia’s vaccine rollout gathers momentum, The Flying Doctor is ready and waiting to serve outback communities.
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Leading at the sharp end
08 Mar 2021“Stretching myself beyond my norm was why I decided to join the RFDS,” says Lisa Darley, Health Services Manager at Broken Hill.
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What if there was no help?
24 Feb 2021Jed was helping muster sheep on a friend’s property when he came off his motorbike, fracturing his wrist and shattering his ankle.
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When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was terrified!
23 Feb 2021"When I was diagnosed with cancer, I knew it was going to be a long road ahead, living so far from doctors and the treatment I needed. I was terrified.” – Peter from Lightning Ridge
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Dubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip
09 Feb 2021Dubbo Visitor Experience listed as a top attraction on NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW series, Love an Aussie Road Trip
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Flying Doctor lives up to its vision
27 Jan 2021When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.
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Flying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020
27 Jan 2021After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.
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