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The Flying Doctor helps tackle one of Far Western NSW’s most common cancers with skin clinics
Melanoma of the skin is expected to be one of the most common cancers in Far Western New South Wales in 2025. We hold normal clinics where our skilled clinical teams conduct routine skin checks across NSW. But as of April 2025, our clinical team were armed with new equipment to boost diagnoses.
More detailsThe Flying Doctor is the safety net for all outback Aussies
“I think making regular gifts to the Flying Doctor is so rewarding, it’s such a great organisation and such a worthwhile cause.”
Save lives by recycling your bottles and cans as the Flying Doctor partners with Return and Earn
The Flying Doctor is grateful to have been selected as a major donation partner of the TOMRA Return and Earn Scheme recycling program
Flying Doctor marks 20 years of Base operations at Dubbo
Since opening, and despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE) Dubbo Base operations have moved from strength to strength for two decades.
Flying Doctor says ‘we’ve got your back’ after Tibooburra fire
Two RFDS medical teams attended and evacuated the injured from the scene of a fire in the northwest corner of New South Wales. Our assistance didn’t stop there, with mental health teams providing a longer-term commitment of support to a community in crisis.
NO ONE SHOULD FACE ILLNESS ALONE
Peter tells his inspiring story after shock cancer diagnosis.
Your support can mean the difference between life and death in remote communities
For 10 years Kathy struggled to live a normal life. She suffered debilitating and unexplained pain in her pelvis, lower back and abdomen, and felt extremely tired. Eventually she was diagnosed with severe endometriosis and almost died when she developed rare complications from her treatment.
Message from our President
Read a message from President of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) - Alex Scamps
Safe access for our patients as COVID vaccine rollout begins
As Australia’s vaccine rollout gathers momentum, The Flying Doctor is ready and waiting to serve outback communities.
