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RFDS helping to protect against Japanese Encephalitis

15 Dec 2025

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.

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11 Apr 2025

35th Outback Car Trek set to go full throttle with the largest trek post-pandemic

From 29 May to 8 June, the 35th Outback Car Trek will welcome the most trekkers since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.

2024 Trek car
10 Apr 2025

David and Jenny brought smiles and changed lives

RFDS volunteers David and Jenny brought smiles and changed lives in outback communities.

RFDS volunteers David and Jenny transform dental health
08 Apr 2025

Healing through your support

Charlie will never forget the moment his truck exploded into flames, leaving him with life-threatening burns to 70% of his body.

Charlie is healing through your support
28 Mar 2025

Above and beyond: The Flight Nurses of the outback

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.

Sister Myra Blanch
26 Mar 2025

Delivering more primary health clinics to Western NSW than ever before

Clinics have doubled and so have patient numbers at six primary health clinics delivered by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western NSW

Primary Health
25 Mar 2025

An update on our Broken Hill Wellbeing Place Renovations

The Wellbeing Place in Broken Hill will soon undergo renovations to create a more comfortable and supportive environment for our clients, staff and community.

Broken Hill Wellbeing Place Renovations Update
20 Mar 2025

Flying Doctor celebrates World Oral Health Day

As we mark World Oral Health Day, it provides a powerful reminder that looking after our teeth and gums is about more than just a bright smile – it's key to our overall health and wellbeing.

Dental
12 Mar 2025

You give Augie a better childhood

For families like Augie’s, living remotely with a chronic illness can be daunting. But because of you, they know help is always close by.

You give Augie a better childhood