Welcome to Royal Flying Doctors (South Eastern Section)

Flying Doctor celebrates 80 years of saving lives
On 17 May 1928 the very first Flying Doctor flight took off from Cloncurry, Queensland to answer a call for help from the remote town of Julia Creek. Read more.  

Limited edition RFDS 80th anniversary lapel badge
Orders have now closed for the 80th anniversary lapel badge. We'll be sending badges out in early May but if you missed the deadline, have a look in our shop. You'll find plenty of other great RFDS merchandise. Visit our shop now!

Pay us a visit
If you're heading towards Broken Hill be sure to stop off at the RFDS Visitor Centre at our Broken Hill Air Base. There is a wealth of fascinating detail about our work, as well as a fully stocked shop. Centre manager Becky Blair would love to see you! Read more. 

New King Air B200 coming soon!
The latest addition to the South Eastern Section fleet of aircraft is currently undergoing innovative, world first modifications before it enters service at Broken Hill Base in the first quarter of 2008. Read more.

  
Flying Doctors back on the box!
The documentary series featuring the work of the RFDS is running on Channel 9 every Sunday at 7pm. Tune in to find out more about the vital work of our doctors, nurses, health professionals, pilots, engineers and support staff. Read more.