Reconciliation news

RAP Year in Review 2023

Reporting and reflecting on another year of progress and strong momentum on our Reconciliation Action Plan and looking to the tasks ahead to continue on this journey.

NAIDOC 2023

National Reconciliation Week 2023

NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving Reconciliation in Australia.

RFDS launch new dental clinic livery

Through a partnership with a specialist First Nations creative team, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is proud to launch their new look mobile dental clinic.

Close the Gap Day 2023

National Close the Gap Day is a day of action for Indigenous health equality that aims to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.

From single shots to single engines: Apprentice Ashley's story

Ashley Lewthwaite has recently exchanged espresso machines for aircraft engines, kickstarting his journey to becoming a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the RFDS in Darwin.

RAP Year in Review

We are very proud to present our first Reconciliation Action Plan ‘Year in Review’ report.

When I grow up I want to be a Flying Doctor

The heartwarming words from a seven-year-old Dakota Short about becoming a Flying Doctor one day show the importance of RFDS primary health clinics and the special connection between the RFDS, patients and the community.

A special artwork depicting the RFDS values

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) are pleased to share their latest artwork that has been created by teen artist, Wudarabin Snider to depict the values of the RFDS (Queensland Section).

Garvina is engineering a future to be proud of

Garvina Lui is forging her career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice based in Cairns – combining her passion for engineering and the ability to help people.

Healthy smiles, happy lives: Delivering oral health care at the base of Uluru

At the base of Uluru, the RFDS is working together with the Aboriginal Community of Mutitjulu to promote healthy smiles and happy lives.

RFDS Central Operations welcomes new board members

The RFDS Central Operations recently appointed 2022 NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle and aviation expert Geoff Roberts to its Board.

WA Flying Doctor appoints Dwayne Mallard as first Indigenous board member

The WA Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) proudly welcomed our newest board member Dwayne Mallard to our Jandakot base during NAIDOC Week.

Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! NAIDOC 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is celebrating NAIDOC week and this years theme Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

National Reconciliation Week: Connecting to Country

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the RFDS encouraged staff to recognise the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we deliver services.