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Flying Doctor commemorates Lt Clifford Peel

Today the Royal Flying Doctor Service honours the legacy of a far-sighted young man named John Clifford Peel whose vision played a great part in the inspiration of the Flying Doctor.

Sunraysia volunteers raise $15,000 for the Flying Doctor

A committed group of Sunraysia volunteers has presented another $15,000 donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). The bi-annual donation – adding to $9,000 already donated in June this year – takes the group’s total contribution to the life-saving service to more than $645,000 since 2000.

Volunteers hit the road in Heathcote

Identifying that one of the biggest barriers to accessing health care in regional areas is finding appropriate transport, RFDS Victoria has partnered with Heathcote Health to launch a new program that connects Heathcote residents with their health appointments using volunteer drivers.

Speech therapy a talking point in the Mallee

Royal Flying Doctor Service, Robinvale District Health Service and Mallee Track Health & Community Service are now working in partnership to support children aged 0–12 years in accessing local speech therapy services.

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Top honours for Dr Morton Rawlin

The Flying Doctor is fortunate to receive contributions from many incredible members of the community. RFDS Medical Director Dr Morton Rawlin is one of them, and earlier this year he was singled out for one of Australia’s highest honours.

Rural Women’s GP Service in Yarram

Dr Vivienne Whitechurch visits the Gippsland town of Yarram every six to eight weeks as part of the RFDS Rural Women's GP Service, hosted by Yarram Medical Centre.