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Mundi Mundi Bash 2026 raises $180K+ for Flying Doctor services across NSW
More detailsRFDS 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).
It was a phone call that saved her life — thanks to you
Marie got the immediate treatment she needed following a visit to the Hebel clinic. Because of you, she now has more quality time with her family.
RFDS supports breast cancer patients in the Outback through partnership with McGrath Foundation
Since 2011, the RFDS has employed a dedicated McGrath Cancer Care Nurse supporting people experiencing breast cancer based in Broken Hill, funded by the McGrath Foundation.
RFDS and Filmmaker Jason King unite to shine a light on mental health in the bush
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) and Broken Hill filmmaker Jason King are proud to announce a powerful new partnership in support of the upcoming impact documentary: The Jordan Liberty Project.
Their undefeatable commitment and your persistent kindness
Meet our incredible Emergency Retrieval team whose regular ongoing cutting edge training wouldn’t be possible without your support.
You gave Jane strength, so she can give back to others
Now Jane is working as a lived experience counsellor giving back to others, thanks to your support.
Tackling women's barriers to healthcare with Tilpa's Women's Health Clinic
Women need tailored, gender-specific healthcare, just like everyone else. In rural and remote communities, where specialist services may require hours, if not days, of travel, this divide can deepen. We help bridge this geographical barrier by providing essential healthcare for women all year-round.
