Governance
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is made up of seven legal entities operating around Australia, under a federated structure, and working together under a joint venture agreement.
Each of the entities are independent, both financially and operationally, with their own Board and management. Each entity is a charity, registered with and regulated by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission.
The entities are: RFDS Central Operations, RFDS Queensland Section, RFDS South Eastern Section, RFDS Victorian Section, RFDS Tasmania, RFDS Western Operations, and the last is RFDS of Australia (located in Canberra).
Dr. John O'Donnell AM
Federation Board Chair
Associate Professor Kristopher Rallah-Baker
Independent Indigenous Board Director
Mr Peter de Cure
RFDS Central Operations Rep
Mr. Brendan Richards
RFDS Victoria Rep
Professor David Lyle
RFDS South Eastern Rep
Mr. Malcolm White
RFDS Tasmania Rep
Mr. Russell Postle
RFDS Queensland Rep
Mr. Sam Walsh AO
RFDS Western Operations Rep
