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Felicity gives every month to help keep Australians safe - and she’s not alone

27 Jul 2026

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27 Feb 2025

Snake Safety: How to Avoid and Treat Bites

A snake bite can be frightening, but staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference.

27 Feb 2025

#122 Dawn's 20,000km journey of the heart

Dawn Beaumont is attempting a 20,000km Duathlon in 200 days to raise 2 million dollars for the RFDS and the Heart Foundation.

25 Feb 2025

Melissa's Thank You: 'You gave me my first ever flight'

The Flying Doctor changes lives every day. Melissa, a patient from Broken Hill, wanted to share her thanks and explain why her flight with the RFDS was so very special...

21 Feb 2025

RFDS Victoria supported to deliver specialist clinic care to East Gippsland

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria – supported by Amplitude Energy and in partnership with Orbost Regional Health - is pleased to announce a new telehealth offering for endocrinology and pain management in Orbost, providing dedicated specialist appointments closer to home for those who

20 Feb 2025

#121 It takes guts to be Veronica...

Solo hiker and young Mum Veronica suffered a potentially fatal inflammatory bowel episode while walking the Grampians Peak trail.

19 Feb 2025

Health care collaboration the focus of RFDS Victoria’s CEO Horsham visit

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria Chief Executive Officer Dr Michael Ben-Meir travelled to Horsham on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 February to meet with key health care stakeholders and identify areas where RFDS Victoria can collaborate with local organisations to address the unique health care

18 Feb 2025

ED Nurse's flight path to the RFDS

Zoe had nursing and critical care qualifications and several years of emergency experience to put her in good stead to work at the RFDS. The final thing she needed to be an eligible candidate was her midwifery qualifications.

18 Feb 2025

Simon Wood MP Visits RFDS Tasmania to Discuss Health Initiatives

Simon Wood MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, visited the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania at the hangar at Launceston Airport last week to discuss the RFDS’s physical and mental health programs delivered across the state.

17 Feb 2025

RFDS Radio using AI to broadcast and giving away Rescue Swags

Have you ever wanted to own your own Rescue Swag for those hiking, camping or road trips?

13 Feb 2025

RFDSSE combats rural healthcare divide with largest doctor intake in 10 years

In February 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) grew our ranks with the biggest emergency and retrieval services doctor intake in at least 10 years.

12 Feb 2025

Employer Statement – WGEA Gender Pay Gap

At RFDS Victoria, we are committed to fostering a positive, fair, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of gender or identity.

12 Feb 2025

Your chance to be inspired

Visit our new Outback Heritage Experience in Broken Hill to step into the world of the Flying Doctor.

10 Feb 2025

Going the extra mile for those miles away

It’s the little things that can make a good service great, and Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Primary Health Care Nurse Manager Lesley Mallard is dedicated to making that difference across the 22 clinic locations she and her incredible team covers.

10 Feb 2025

Medical Chests are a lifeline in the outback

Lead Pharmacist Rochelle shares how the RFDS Medical Chest program bridges the gap when healthcare facilities are hours or even days away.

07 Feb 2025

Succession assured for Australia’s premier motoring fundraising events

After 35 years and over $36 million raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Outback Car Trek (OCT) has ensured its future by transferring ownership and management of its premier motoring fundraising events to the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).