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Felicity gives every month to help keep Australians safe - and she’s not alone
More detailsSnake Safety: How to Avoid and Treat Bites
A snake bite can be frightening, but staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference.
#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.
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...
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
#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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Your chance to be inspired
Visit our new Outback Heritage Experience in Broken Hill to step into the world of the Flying Doctor.
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.
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.
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).
