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More detailsRFDS 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.
RFDS Scholarships Impact
‘A rewarding and life-changing experience’ is how one of our Scholarship recipients described her time with RFDS providing medical services in remote areas.
Sandy overcame a life-changing injury but that was only the beginning of the battle
Traumatic injuries can have long-lasting effects and for Ti Tree resident Sandy Abley, the Flying Doctor was there to support her full journey to physical and emotional recovery.
A dry needle in the haystack: Meet our first Flying Physio
Armed with a portable treatment table and a backpack containing everything you’d find in a city clinic, the RFDS’s newest health professional is making tracks in the bush.
A student placement with the RFDS led to Mick landing his dream job
Having grown up in the suburbs of Melbourne, working as a mental health clinician in the Central Desert of Australia is a whole new world for Mick Keane.
QUIZ: How well do you know the RFDS?
How well do you know the RFDS? Test your general knowledge of the Flying Doctor with this quick-fire 10-question quiz!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia records busiest year
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australian has recorded its busiest year on record, with 10,270 patients retrieved across the state throughout 2023.
RFDS named Australia's most reputable charity for 12th time
The RFDS has been recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in RepTrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study for 2023.
From childhood dreams to RFDS wings
As a boy, Michael Urquhart was fascinated with planes and clouds and still vividly remembers his first flight at the age of nine in a Piper Cherokee at Hervey Bay.
RFDS provides relief following Tropical Cyclone Jasper
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) are extending their mental health services in Far North Queensland to support communities devastated by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Ryman Healthcare Australia chosen charity 2024
RFDS Victoria has been selected as Ryman Healthcare Australia’s chosen charity for 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.
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
Mending minds in rural and remote Queensland
Cairns based RFDS Recognised Mental Health Counsellor Joseph Oui is working with communities to improve mental health and overcome the disadvantages of life in remote and very remote parts of Queensland.
Message from the CEO, Greg Sam
Our team are excited for what is shaping up as another important year for the Flying Doctor.
