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Flying Doctor Care Pod Expansion Across Victoria

14 Oct 2026

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11 Jun 2024

Celebrating the past

Almost 400 supporters, donors, corporate partners, industry stakeholders and representatives from government came together at the Plaza Ballroom to celebrate RFDS Victoria’s annual Going the Distance Gala Dinner.

26 Feb 2024

RFDS Victoria Gender Pay Gap Report 2022-23

At RFDS Victoria, our greatest asset is our people. We put people first in everything we do, developing strategies and frameworks to enable individuals to grow, succeed and contribute positively to better health and wellbeing outcomes for the communities we serve.

06 Feb 2024

Ryman Healthcare Australia chosen charity 2024

RFDS Victoria has been selected as Ryman Healthcare Australia’s chosen charity for 2024!

05 Feb 2024

RFDS Victoria launches its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Roadmap 2023-26

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS VIC) is pleased to launch its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Roadmap 2023-26.

01 Feb 2024

Underpayment of worked overtime for past and present RFDS VIC NEPT employees and related roles

A statement on underpayment of worked overtime for past and present RFDS VIC NEPT employees and employees in related roles

29 Jan 2024

Scott Chapman appointed a Member of the Order of Australia

RFDS Victoria Chief Executive, Scott Chapman, has been recognised for his extensive contribution to the not-for-profit sector, disadvantaged young people, rural communities and aged care, being appointed a Member of the Order of the Australia (AM) by the Governor-General.

21 Dec 2023

RFDS & Cooper Energy Announce 3 Year Partnership Extension

RFDS Victoria is pleased to share Cooper Energy's Legacy Foundation has signed another three-year partnership agreement, continuing its support of RFDS Victoria’s rural health programs.

20 Oct 2023

RFDS Vic wants to hear from you!

RFDS Victoria is working for better health and wellbeing across Victoria through better physical and mental health and better social connection - and we want to hear from you!

28 Sep 2023

2023 Client Survey Results

Our annual client survey tells us how people feel about the service we have provided, what their experiences have been when engaging with us, plus how they would rate their own physical and mental health after receiving care from the Flying Doctor.

29 May 2023

RFDS Victoria’s Chief Executive recognised as 2023 Melbourne Achiever

Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria Chief Executive, Scott Chapman, was recently recognised at the Committee for Melbourne’s Melbourne Achiever Awards for his extensive contributions to the community – both as an individual and through his numerous Executive Leadership and Board.

28 Apr 2023

Flying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2023

For the third consecutive year, RFDS has been named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity in this year’s Reader’s Digest trusted brand survey.

28 Mar 2023

RFDS Victoria purchases health clinic in Robinvale

After extensive consultation, RFDS Victoria has officially acquired the Robinvale District Medical Centre (RDMC).

24 Mar 2023

Melbourne Chamber of Commerce tours the Flying Doctor’s hangar

The latest Melbourne Chamber of Commerce Best Practice tour saw members go behind the scenes of the Flying Doctor’s aeromedical operations at Essendon Fields.

09 Mar 2023

First Flying Doctor Community Transport site in Gippsland announced

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RDFS) Victoria is delighted to announce a new partnership with South Gippsland Hospital to expand its Flying Doctor Community Transport service into the community of Foster and surrounds.

03 Mar 2023

RFDS Victoria hosts health roundtable in Robinvale

The 2023 Robinvale Health Roundtable was an opportunity to discuss Robinvale's health care needs, and how we can collaborate and create better health outcomes for the community.