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From the kids out here, thank you
More detailsThanks to you, Indi is a happy, healthy toddler today
Your compassion saved Indi’s life and gave Joelene her wish for a complete family.
Tom became a regular giver and is eager to make a difference, just like you
After speaking with fundraiser Paul, Tom was keen to support our ‘good work’ on a regular basis.
Vale Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Marie Bashir. Dame Marie Bashir served as joint Patron of the RFDS South Eastern Section with her husband, the late Sir Nicholas Shehadie, during her term as Governor of New South Wales from 2001 to 2014.
There are thousands of reasons to thank you
See the special video to celebrate the impact your support has made in 2025.
Your fellow supporters bringing critical healthcare to remote communities
Queanbeyan locals, Chris and son Harry went on a high-flying fundraising adventure with the Outback Air Race.
Tiarnie is smiling like never before, because you care
Tiarnie’s root canal surgery in Lightning Ridge was a positive experience, thanks to you.
RFDS helping to protect against Japanese Encephalitis
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section is encouraging residents of rural and remote NSW to protect themselves from Japanese Encephalitis this summer after earlier than expected detections of the mosquito-borne virus.
Expanded Mental Health Services for Far West NSW: Renovated Wellbeing Place Opens in Broken Hill
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section is pleased to announce the official opening of the newly renovated Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill on Monday, 24 November 2025, delivering expanded mental health, wellbeing, and alcohol and other drug support.
Don’t wait until it’s urgent. RFDSSE encourages men to prioritise health
There’s a reason that primary care has long been called the ‘frontline’ of medicine. Better access to preventative and ongoing primary care keeps people healthier, helps detect issues earlier, reduces hospitalisations, and ultimately strengthens communities.
Ruth believes in the power of a regular donation
Ruth believes in the power of making a regular donation, and hopes you will, too.
Willow and his family want to say thank you
Willow’s family will be forever grateful to you for the emergency retrieval that helped their little boy.
Celebrating RFDS’s Fallon Gray as National Rural and Remote Health Awards Finalist
Fallon Gray, Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section’s General Practice Business Development Lead, was a finalist for the 2025 National Rural and Remote Health Awards in the Excellence in Rural/Remote Health Administration category.
Silver City Highway: A lifeline in emergencies
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, our team joined Transport for NSW and key emergency services for a Shannon’s Creek Training Day – a vital refresher on activating the Shannon’s Creek Airstrip on the Silver City Highway.
Dr Saranne Cooke on Why the RFDS mission is deeply personal
Dr Saranne Cooke, Chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) shares why the RFDS mission is deeply personal.
Your gift of time inspired a gift in Richard's Will
Proud Outback Guardian, Richard, has left a gift in his Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).
