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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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Dr Saranne Cooke

Message from the Chair, Dr Saranne Cooke

31 Jan 2024

RFDSSE Chair, Dr Saranne Cooke discusses the year that was

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 We were there for Chris when he needed us

We were there for Chris when he needed us

31 Jan 2024

Needing a flight for pain‑relieving back surgery, the RFDS was ready to help.

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Ruth Sandow's inspiring path with the RFDS

Ruth Sandow's inspiring path with the RFDS

30 Jan 2024

In the remote landscapes of rural New South Wales, Ruth Sandow's story with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) unfolds as a testament to determination and community spirit.

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Tips to prepare your child for new school year

Preparing children and yourself for the new school year

29 Jan 2024

Preparing children (and yourself) for the new school year

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Two new executive appointments at leading not-for-profit, RFDSSE

Two new executive appointments at Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section)

22 Jan 2024

The RFDS (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE) has made two new executive appointments, with Dr Shannon Nott joining as the Executive General Manager – Health & Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and Mark Davey joining as Executive General Manager – Aviation & Operations. 

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RFDS receives grant under the NGO Flood Recovery Program

RFDS receives grant under the NGO Flood Recovery Program

21 Dec 2023

The RFDS is delighted to receive government recognition for our life-saving work delivering health clinics to flood-affected rural areas across NSW, with a $200,000 grant to help sustain these life-saving services as communities continue to recover from the devastation.

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Royal Flying Doctor Service set to open GP clinic in Condobolin

19 Dec 2023

The Central West NSW town of Condobolin will soon have access to increased local medical services

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Rhonda Vickers

Rhonda defies the odds after lifesaving flight to Adelaide

23 Oct 2023

Doctors didn’t know if the Broken Hill resident would survive the flight but Rhonda credits the RFDS for saving her life.

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