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RFDS Victoria staff in the office

Employer Statement - WGEA Pay Gap 24/25

23 Feb 2026

At RFDS Victoria, we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all. The 2024–25 Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) results show that our efforts continue to make a meaningful difference.

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01 Aug 2024

85 years on, your health is still our Territory

The RFDS formally marks 85 years in the Territory this week, reflecting on the historic opening of its Alice Springs Base.

85 years on, your health is still our Territory
01 Aug 2024

#102 Farmer Phil vs a one tonne, charging bull!

SA cattle and commercial compost farmer, Phil Giles, was severely injured in 2018, after being crushed between a charging bull and a gate.

Padthaway farmer Phil Talbot was lucky to escape a 'run in' with a charging bull
26 Jul 2024

Partnering for a more inclusive future

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia was proud to host its first Indigenous nursing student as part of a new partnership with Murdoch University.

Dr Watson, Nurse Jess, Pilot Rob, Murdoch Uni Nurse Camille and a Pilot at Three Springs
26 Jul 2024

How a flying school bus started it all for RFDS Engineer Doug Briggs

Veteran aircraft engineer Doug Briggs is celebrating 25 years of service for the Flying Doctor, 19 of which have been in Alice Springs.

RFDS Engineer Doug Briggs
26 Jul 2024

Putting the fun in fundraising: how you can get involved!

Check out all the latest Flying Doctor fundraisers and events making an impact in your community in recent months. Find out how you can get involved.

RFDS fundraising
25 Jul 2024

#101 Following in Squid’s sand tracks #oceans to outback

Clay (aka Squid) Bertram has combined his love for running and his entrepreneurial sand board making skills, to become a champion RFDS 'Oceans to Outback' fundraiser.

Clay Bertram raised money for the RFDS in memory of his late Uncle Max
19 Jul 2024

RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with WA Country Health Service

The RFDS WA is pleased to announce the signing of a new 10-year contract with the WACHS to continue delivering high quality health care and aeromedical services to regional and remote Western Australians.

RFDS welcomes 10-year partnership with WA Country Health Service
18 Jul 2024

#100 Buckle up! The Flying Doctor Podcast 100th episode takes off!

'Welcome aboard' the 100th Flying Doctor Podcast episode, as we 'turn the tables' on podcast host Lana Mitchell and discover the rich and fascinating story of how outback Australia's favourite podcast came to be.

FDP 100th Episode
10 Jul 2024

#99 Leanne was struggling to breathe before she lost consciousness

When her asthma symptoms were at their worst, Leanne was struggling to breathe and actually thought 'she was going to die'.

Leanne was a fit and active beach goer - until an asthma attack took her breath away
08 Jul 2024

International Paramedics Day

On International Paramedics Day, we acknowledge all the paramedics, patient transport officers and ambulances officers, who work for and alongside the RFDS across SA/NT.

International Paramedics Day
07 Jul 2024

A visual commitment: The story behind our NAIDOC-inspired uniforms

Four years ago, we partnered with two South Australian Aboriginal artists to launch a major artwork and uniform piece inspired by the remote communities we serve. This NAIDOC Week (7-14 July), it remains a source of pride for our crews in SA/NT.

A visual commitment: the story behind our NAIDOC-inspired uniforms
07 Jul 2024

‘Healthy Kungkas’: Aboriginal women’s health camp empowers self-screening

Promoting early detection of cancer was at the heart of RFDS SA/NT’s inaugural Aboriginal women’s health and wellbeing camp held in May.

Aboriginal women’s health camp
05 Jul 2024

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024

This NAIDOC week, the RFDS proudly joins the nation in celebrating the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture with the theme ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’.

NAIDOC 2024 Logo
04 Jul 2024

#98 Murray began bleeding out internally, after he hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike

After Murray Collins hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike, mid race, Julie was watching from the sidelines and waiting for her husband to stand up. But he didn't.

Murray Collins has been a passionate motorcross and motor trail competitor for most of his adult life
27 Jun 2024

#97 Kelly was heavily pregnant when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour

Kelly Foran was eagerly expecting the arrival of her first child when she told by Doctors that she had a brain tumour the size of a 'goose egg'.

Kelly was a mum to a newborn baby boy when she underwent treatment for a brain tumour