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Sister Myra Blanch

Above and beyond: The Flight Nurses of the outback

28 Mar 2025

For nearly a century, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has brought critical care throughout the bush, bolstered by a team of Flight Nurses - highly skilled, unshakable under pressure, and dedicated to delivering care where it’s needed most.

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Jackson and Jane

Powering dreams and life-saving care

21 May 2024

For Flight Nurse Jackson Dowling, working with the RFDS has always been his “dream job”.

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GROW supports communities

RFDS is sowing seeds of learning

21 May 2024

GROW program is supporting communities across Western NSW

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Dr Saranne Cooke

Chair's Message

21 May 2024

When delivering healthcare in rural and remote areas it is important to be ready for anything because you never know what you will be faced with.

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Ruth Sandow a champion of the RFDS

Ruth’s a champion for the Flying Doctor

21 May 2024

In the remote landscapes of rural NSW, Ruth Sandow’s story with the Royal Flying Doctor Service unfolds as a testament to determination and community spirit.

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RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW

RFDS tackles tobacco use with Cancer Council NSW

10 May 2024

RFDS partners with Cancer Council NSW partner to tackle tobacco use in rural and remote NSW

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Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill

SMART strategies, tools, helping people overcome addiction

09 May 2024

Addiction comes in many shapes, and it remains on ongoing challenge for people from all walks of life. This is why the Royal Flying Doctor Service is investing in trained staff and programs to help people understand and overcome their addiction issues.

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NSW Your Voice Matters

RFDS survey to provide regional, rural and remote communities with a voice on healthcare

18 Apr 2024

The Flying Doctor is a lifeline, providing critical care when it’s needed most. But after almost a centenary of service there is still so much to do. We’re calling on the community to share their thoughts on healthcare in regional, rural and remote NSW through our new survey. Open until May.

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International Women's Day 2024

International Women's Day

08 Mar 2024

We are celebrating by recognising the tremendous efforts of our diverse RFDS women who every day are making a positive difference to the lives of those living and working in rural, regional and remote Australia.

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