Royal Flying Doctor Service NSW / ACT

Royal Flying Doctor Service NSW / ACT The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) brings the finest care to the furthest corners of NSW, ACT parts of SA & QLD. Phone: (08) 80 80 37 80.

This page is NOT monitored 24/7 and is NOT to be used in an emergency. For immediate medical assistance call 000. We've provided a 'mantle of safety' to remote and rural Australia since 1928. Mainly operating from Broken Hill and Dubbo via a modern fleet of specially-equipped aircraft, the South Eastern Section brings primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency cover to people in thousands of people a year. We also provide contracted 24/7 aviation support to health partners in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. For 24-hour medical emergency help you can call the Flying Doctor directly on (08) 80 88 11 88. This number is to be used ONLY in an emergency if you do not have access to hospital services in your local area. You can also call 000, or go to a hospital emergency department. For non-emergency patient transport call the Dubbo Operations Centre on 1300 612 000, which is staffed 24/7. The Clive Bishop Medical Centre in Broken Hill is a fully accredited medical practice and provides a range of health care services. The CBMC is open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. If you are having suicidal thoughts, you need to stay safe, send for help and have someone remain with you (if able, or on the phone) until further help arrives. To talk to someone, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the NSW rural 24 hour mental health crisis line 1800 011 511.

19/09/2025

Calling all private airstrip owners! Did you know you can access a wealth of resources to safely maintain your airstrip in our free manual? https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/nswact/about/our-fleet/

Your role in delivering rural healthcare cannot be understated. Whether it's challenging weather conditions or a dirt airstrip, access to airstrips enables our fleet to be ready to respond – no matter where you live, work or play. This manual is your guide to ensuring your airstrip is ready for whenever crisis strikes.

Spring is here! What better time to set some new fitness goals? Oceans to Outback starts in just a few weeks, and it's t...
19/09/2025

Spring is here! What better time to set some new fitness goals?
Oceans to Outback starts in just a few weeks, and it's the perfect opportunity to get moving while doing something meaningful.

This October, set yourself a challenge that feels good: walk your neighbourhood, run your favourite trail, or cycle those routes you've been meaning to explore. You'll be supporting your own wellbeing while helping us be there for rural and remote communities when they need critical healthcare.

Choose what works for you - every step, every kilometre, every moment you dedicate to your health also supports ours! Ready to make October count? Register at https://www.oceanstooutback.org.au

We love being there for our communities, so when Broken Hill School Of The Air - Kids of Outback NSW invited us to atten...
19/09/2025

We love being there for our communities, so when Broken Hill School Of The Air - Kids of Outback NSW invited us to attend their mini-school at Mount Manara Station, we were honoured to be welcomed into this incredible community.

The annual mini-school brings together distance education students from remote Australian areas for a week of face-to-face learning with teachers and peers; an opportunity for connection beyond their usual virtual classrooms.

Our Child and Family team created a "Zen Den" on site at the camp – a calming sanctuary with sensory tools where children could regulate emotions during their transition from small family settings to the larger social environment. One student even gave the Zen Den an "Infinity" rating, showing just how much they enjoyed and appreciated the space.

The week also featured We've Got Your Back (WGYB) Champion Brendan Cullen sharing his inspiring journey from SOTA student to English Channel swimmer.

Despite intense heat, rain, and mud, our dedicated team showed what being embedded in community truly looks like: listening to what families need and providing practical support to make a difference.

Have your say 🗣️ Inform advocacy, shape initiatives, and share your voice in the Country Women's Association (CWA) of NS...
18/09/2025

Have your say 🗣️ Inform advocacy, shape initiatives, and share your voice in the Country Women's Association (CWA) of NSW Annual Women's Survey.

You've got until 30 October 2025 to help the CWA of NSW understand the diverse challenges - and opportunities - faced by women across regional, rural, and remote NSW and the ACT.

https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/Web/Web/PolicyAdvocacy/annual_womens_survey.aspx

When Daniel first heard the word “melanoma,” he was understandably overwhelmed. Daniel lives in Grawin, a small rural t...
18/09/2025

When Daniel first heard the word “melanoma,” he was understandably overwhelmed.

Daniel lives in Grawin, a small rural town about 60km away from Lightning Ridge. Thanks to the RFDS's fly-in, fly-out Grawin Glengarry Clinic, his skin cancer was caught early, and he could get treatment as soon as possible.

Fast forward to today. Daniel rang that momentous bell declaring the end of his treatment, normal life is resuming, and he's feeling hopeful about the future. Read his story: flyingdoctor.org.au/nswact/news/you-made-early-detection-and-access-life-saving-treatment-possible/

A conversation can change a life. Our mental health program We've Got Your Back is a peer wellbeing initiative that sup...
17/09/2025

A conversation can change a life.

Our mental health program We've Got Your Back is a peer wellbeing initiative that supports rural people from the land. Our Champions, like Richard Wilson, engage in genuine conversations and actively listen.

Have a yarn with your local champion for mental health. Contact Richard 👉 0438 093 682

This is not a crisis service.
Need support in a crisis?
Lifeline 13 11 14
Far West Local Health District Community Mental Health Team 08 8080 1554
Emergency 000

Meet Steve Yerbury, our incredible Community Fundraising Manager. Mundi Mundi Bash fans and Outback Car Trek trekkers wh...
12/09/2025

Meet Steve Yerbury, our incredible Community Fundraising Manager. Mundi Mundi Bash fans and Outback Car Trek trekkers who have been lucky enough to meet Steve will agree - 30 years in the charity sector and his passion for fundraising is as strong as ever! 👏

When he's not cheering on the Bulldogs, you can find Steve helping our amazing fundraisers have positive experiences while they raise essential donations for us. His advice? Get involved in fundraising, big or small. It all counts!

Come along between 10am - 11.30am (EST) on the 16th of September to listen to Llama Glamarama, a tale of a bouncing and ...
11/09/2025

Come along between 10am - 11.30am (EST) on the 16th of September to listen to Llama Glamarama, a tale of a bouncing and bopping llama! Afterwards, we can dress up our own llamas to get them ready for the Glamarama 🪩

“Larry loves to groove and moooooove! But will others disapprove?
Larry the llama’s big secret is that late at night, when no one is watching, he loves to DANCE. Then, one day, he stumbles upon the Llama Glamarama! Will this raucous celebration give Larry the PRIDE he needs to drive his dance back home?"

G'day from Broken Hill! Clear skies and stunning views 😍 What more could you ask for? Shoutout to our photographers, RFD...
09/09/2025

G'day from Broken Hill! Clear skies and stunning views 😍 What more could you ask for?

Shoutout to our photographers, RFDS's Principal Advisor Aviation Safety, Ben Murray, and Head of Risk and Assurance
Aviation & Operations, William Kerr, for these great snaps 📸

08/09/2025

Congratulations to the Outback Air Race class of 2025 👏 They've touched down just yesterday after their mega 15-day flying adventure! These aviation superstars have raised nearly $950k for the RFDS, but it's not over yet…

If you'd like to support our teams, you can donate here: www.outbackairrace.com.au/teams/

06/09/2025

The RFDS is there when you need us, no matter how far from help you may be. But our impact goes far beyond the moment of crisis.

For father of two, Hamish Noble, this Father's Day could have been very different - had it not been for the RFDS's swift response after a serious motorbike accident four years ago. Instead, his little ones are celebrating Father's Day with their fit and healthy Dad, just like they should. 💙

Distance should never be a barrier to healthcare. Learn more about Hamish's story: flyingdoctor.org.au/nswact/news/youre-the-reason-hamish-here-today/

05/09/2025

Meet Krystal Farrelly, one of our new additions to the RFDSSE Retrieval Team.

Krystal knows exactly what it's like to be the solo nurse in a remote clinic, managing challenging scenarios until RFDS arrives with support. Now, after 15 years of working toward this goal, she's on the other side of that call as one of our new intake of flight nurses based in Broken Hill.

After an intensive induction week that covered everything from neonatal emergencies to complex farm accidents, Krystal's ready to be that extra set of hands to support regional and remote communities.

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