Royal Flying Doctor Service NSW / ACT

Come along to Storytime at Packsaddle this Thursday 5 September from 10am to 11.30am.

Listen to the story of 'Charlotte and the Rock', and make your own pet rock afterwards! 📚

Welcome to September "What's On at The Wellbeing Place".

As we enter spring, we have a new program commencing called 'Cuppa Conversations' which aims to provide an informal and safe space for people to connect and share experiences.

We look forward to welcoming you all to our various workshops and programs this month.

To find out about what's on, drop into 343 Blende Street or call 0439 515 247.

The RFDS is often the only healthcare provider for many of the communities we serve. Our primary health services help people stay in their communities, and our teams spread hope everywhere they go - that is certainly the message shared by all the community members interviewed by The Daily Telegraph at our weekly clinic for today's Sunday Tele.

The commitment our healthcare teams have to these communities - to find new ways to meet the growing demand, in spite of cost of service delivery going up and an increasing reliance on philanthropic giving - is one of the reasons why the Flying Doctor has lasted nearly a century.

Thank you to everyone from the Grawin community who shared their story about how vital the RFDS remains in the modern healthcare network. Your ongoing support is so appreciated. 💙🩵

Pick up a copy of The Sunday Telegraph today, or if you're a subscriber, read online here:

👉https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/donna-was-waiting-for-a-miracle-then-the-royal-flying-doctor-service-arrived/news-story/eb692e18b949356df688961bcc9ddae1

Our newest medical recruits have spent the last few weeks familiarising themselves with the RFDS.

This included doing intense simulations of scenarios they could face such as farm accidents, heart attacks and motorcycle crashes and was done in collaboration with NSW Ambulance and Dubbo Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW.

To add to authenticity we had some volunteers to come along and play victims including participants from the Sydney School of Rural Health.

We're pleased to say the induction went very well and we're excited to see the positive impact our new team members have within our regional communities.

Please welcome Josh Bamford to the RFDS as our Corporate Partnerships Lead in the Fundraising team at Sydney.

Josh was drawn to the Flying Doctor because of the incredible impact it makes for rural, regional and remote communities. ✈️

He has a very interesting background and because of that a unique accent. Josh was born in the United Kingdom, but raised in the USA and spent time in Scotland before coming to Australia.

Josh has enjoyed getting out and about, including to AgQuip, and looks forward to meeting more of our valued network, so next time you see him make sure to say hello!👋

Would you like a rewarding career with the RFDS? See our available positions: https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/nswact/careers/working-in-nsw/

We wish to extend our deepest thanks to the Golf Club members at Louth who recently raised $13,574 for us. 🏌️

During this year's Louth races, the club held its annual golf day and presented us with the donation.

Our Community Engagement Coordinator, Annette Ohlsen, met with members of Louth to graciously accept the donation (pictured).

Because of our generous supporters we can continue delivering the finest care to our valued communities.✈️

This October you can get fit, raise funds and help families in the bush access critical healthcare, by participating in the annual Oceans to Outback challenge. 🏃🚲

Now in its third year, the national fitness challenge invites people from across the country to walk, run or cycle during the month of October, all to raise funds and help the Flying Doctor continue delivering lifesaving care. ✈️

Last year, approximately 16,000 people across the country logged over 1 million kilometres of activity and raised more than $3.5 million.

It is our hope that with everyone’s ongoing support those figures can be smashed in 2024!💙

Register now to participate: https://www.oceanstooutback.org.au/

Meet Belinda Bennett, who is not only one of our RFDS Clinic Coordinators who helps organise appointments at Tilpa but she's also one of our We've Got Your Back 'Champions'.

As a Champion, Belinda engages in genuine conversations with her peers on the land about mental health, and let's them know where to go if they need help.

In this video, Belinda shares how she has overcome her own challenges.👇
https://youtu.be/HASD4GQxPuM?si=caO8te9_s5hdglRA

To speak with Belinda in her WGYB capacity call 0429 660 123 or email [email protected]💙

Lifeline Broken Hill Country to Coast

From all our teams here at the Flying Doctor we wish our community a great weekend!✈️

Remember, rain, hail or shine our RFDS crews will continue to deliver the finest care to the furthest corner 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

📷 Dylan Cluff

Voting in the People's Choice 2024 Dubbo Chamber Rhino Awards closes soon!

Our very own Outback Trek Cafe has been nominated in the MoneyQuest - Dubbo: Favourite Hospitality category.☕

Plus, Outback Trek Café manager, Vanessa​​​​ Duce, has been nominated in the Daily Liberal Service With A Smile category.😄

You can vote here: https://dubbochamber.com.au/peoples-choice

Congratulations to all nominees!👏

Dubbo Business Chamber SJ Shooter Real Estate

We are absolutely ecstatic that the 'RFDS' tv show has won 'Best Drama' program' at this year's Logies awards! 🏆

This incredible achievement wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support and votes from our RFDS supporters and community. 🙏💙

A huge thank you to Endemol Shine Australia, Seven Network, and everyone involved in bringing RFDS show to life. ✈️

But the excitement doesn’t stop here! We are thrilled to share that RFDS will be returning for Season 3 in 2025!

From all of us at RFDS, thank you for being a part of this extraordinary adventure.

Read more: https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/news/RFDS-2024-logies-award/

Day one at AgQuip in Gunnedah was a blast! 🤩

We are so grateful to our Major National Partner Isuzu UTE Australia for inviting us to speak about the impactful work we are doing together to improve health outcomes for everyone who lives, works and travels in rural, regional and remote Australia. 👩‍⚕️

We were also lucky to meet some great people at AgQuip yesterday. Hello to Sophie & Blake from NSW Ambulance, Bob (self-professed frequent flyer with 4 flights!) & Kate from Kootingal, Lucy from Walgett who loves The Flying Doctor podcast, Finn from Tamworth who's a future pilot and aviation expert; and Jess, Ramnik & Lucinda all final year students at Tamworth! It was lovely to meet you! 💙

Still plenty of time to swing by the Isuzu tent, chat all things Flying Doctor and have a look in our simulator, so come on down! 👋

It takes two 🎬for Storytime at Packsaddle.📚

This Thursday 22 August between 10am and 11.30am, listen to a beautiful book about the 'miracle of colour with which we are surrounded'.🎨

Afterwards you can then create a colour wheel and go on a nature colour hunt!

We were honoured to share the Mannion family’s story with thousands of Bashers at Mundi Mundi Bash today. Living on the land in remote NSW comes with plenty of highs and lows. It’s a cycle that can impact the whole family. And when little Imogen started having outbursts and losing her hair after a difficult period of drought, the family were able to turn to RFDS play therapy specialists to help Imogen work through her feelings.

Today, the whole family also joined us on stage to draw the winners of our raffle. Every dollar raised at Mundi Mundi goes towards delivering vital healthcare services to communities and families just like the Mannions. Thank you for your support!

Mannion family story - Broken Hill RFDSSE Wellbeing Place

Hold On! Is that Jon Stevens hanging with the RFDS crew at Mundi Mundi Bash? Totally star struck! 🤩

A big thank you to the MDC & AUSRV Owners who just donated $1050 to our team at the Mundi Mundi Bash! This is the second time this amazing group has supported the RFDS at Mundi Mundi. Travelling all the way from Bellbird in the Hunter Region to Far Western NSW - we appreciate you coming all this way and for your tremendous support! 🤩✈️

It’s a perfect start to the morning at Mundi Mundi Bash and our spirits are high for another amazing outcome for the Nutbush World Record attempt later today!

Whether we keep the current record or make a new one, we are overwhelmed by the huge support Bashers have shown us over the last few days! Thank you! 🥰

We're so grateful for the support of everyone at the Mundi Mundi Bash and it was amazing to see 1960 enthusiastic people line up for the Mundi Undi Run this morning.

The event has grown in stature and the costumes have become more elaborate. It didn't make things easy for the Best Dressed judging panel, which included RFDS Regional Services Manager Jackie Hanniver. But they found some deserving winners.

📷 Matt Williams - Matt Williams Photography

For our network users living in Broken Hill and surrounds, you may be familiar with Mental Health Professional, Peter Crossing. But for those who are not aware he is a valued member of our Wellbeing team.💙

Peter's role with us has evolved over time and he currently covers seven of our bush clinics providing a range of mental health and wellbeing support.

He connects with people for many reasons from to***co cessation, alcohol reduction strategies, grief and loss, carer issues, financial stress, succession planning and much more!

It is Peter's hope that with his support, people in the network live happier and fulfilling lives.

Want a rewarding career with the RFDS: ✈️https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/careers/region/nswact/

🤩 Daryl Braithwaite made our team's day when he stopped by our tent to say hello at Mundi Mundi Bash 2024. In fact, Bashers can make our days even better when you visit our tent to:

👉 Grab your Mundi Undi Run or Nutbush World Record attempt tickets
👉 Learn more about how we support communities in regional, rural and remote NSW
👉 Just say hi!

So don't 'Hold Back Your Love'. 'As The Days Go By', be like Daryl. Stop by and say hi! 💙

We are counting down the hours until we rock out for the 2024 Mundi Mundi Bash!🎸

Support the Flying Doctor by pre-purchasing your tickets for the Mundi Undi Run and Nutbush World Record attempt - https://mundi-mundi-bash-august-2024.raisely.com/

If you need any help you can always stop by our RFDS tent, which will be onsite for the entire festival. ✈️

Doctor Hill

The crowd is rolling in and the stage being set up for the 2024 Mundi Mundi Bash. 🎵💃

There's just two days to go until the festival officially commences and we are so excited to again be an official charity partner.✈️

You can support the RFDS at this link: https://mundi-mundi-bash-august-2024.raisely.com/

Whether it's by road or by air, our healthcare professionals travel hundreds of thousands of kilometres every year to deliver to the finest care to the furthest corner. ✈️

Thanks to your support we can ensure everyone in rural, regional and remote Australia has access to this essential healthcare.

📷 Dylan Cluff

There is music. There is dance. There are fabulous outfits. But did you know there are camel rides at the Mundi Mundi Bash? 🐫🐪

No bookings required! Rides will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Check the Mundi Mundi Bash app for dates and times.

Big thanks to Silverton Outback Camels for conducting these rides at the Bash. 🙌

Just four days until the Mundi Mundi Bash - and our feet are ITCHING to beat our own record for the Nutbush World Record. 💃🕺

Last year, 6,594 amazing participants at the Mundi Mundi Bash boot scooted their hearts towards a new world record for people performing the Nutbush. With your help, we can do it all over again!

If you're joining us at Mundi Mundi in 2024, you can grab your tickets for the Nutbush World Record attempt here: https://mundi-mundi-bash-august-2024.raisely.com/

See you all soon! ✈️

Voting in the People's Choice 2024 Dubbo Chamber Rhino Awards is open!

Our very own Outback Trek Cafe has been nominated in the MoneyQuest - Dubbo: Favourite Hospitality category.☕

Plus, Outback Trek Café manager, Vanessa​​​​ Duce, has been nominated in the Daily Liberal Service With A Smile category.😄

You can vote here: https://dubbochamber.com.au/peoples-choice

Congratulations to all nominees!👏

Dubbo Business Chamber SJ Shooter Real Estate

Our Mobile Education Unit is at the Golden Oldies Truck Club Truck, Tractor & Quilt Show in Dubbo this weekend.

Sydney Weekender came along to see what it’s all about and have a chat to our Ambassadors and flight nurse Jackson Dowling.

If you’re in Dubbo come and say hello, or keep an eye out for the Simulator as it travels around.

We adore this high energy photo of legendary artist Kate Ceberano at last year's Mundi Mundi Bash!

With the likes of James Reyne, Jon Stevens, The Living End, Ian Moss and Daryl Braithwaite taking to the stage next week you will certainly be rocking out to great Australian music.🎵

Are you going to Mundi Mundi Bash 2024 ? Who are you most excited to see?

Check out the rest of the lineup: https://mundimundibash.com.au/lineup/