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Primary Health

RFDS increases primary health clinics grow in north-west of NSW to meet demand

26 Jun 2024

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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President Alex Scamps

Message from our President

15 Mar 2021

Read a message from President of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) - Alex Scamps

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Mobile covid test

Safe access for our patients as COVID vaccine rollout begins

15 Mar 2021

As Australia’s vaccine rollout gathers momentum, The Flying Doctor is ready and waiting to serve outback communities.

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Lisa Darley

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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Jed

What if there was no help?

24 Feb 2021

Jed 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!

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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Love an Aussie Road Trip

Dubbo Visitor Experience features in new series, Love an Aussie Road Trip

09 Feb 2021

Dubbo 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

Flying Doctor lives up to its vision

27 Jan 2021

When Liz’s eye started bleeding, she was afraid she would lose her sight.

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Wellbeing

Flying Doctor’s Wellbeing Place helping rural Australians recover from a tough 2020

27 Jan 2021

After a year of unexpected challenges, more and more families are using our vital mental health services for support.

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