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Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Charity 2025 announced
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is humbled to have been announced, for the 5th consecutive year, as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted’ charity brand in the Readers Digest Trusted Brands Australia 2025.
More detailsRyman 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

RFDS WA Board Member Professor Fiona Wood recognised in Australia Day Honours
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia proudly congratulates board member Professor Fiona Wood on her inclusion in the Australia Day Honours List.

RFDS named Australia's Most Reputable Charity
The RFDS was recently recognised as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity for the 12th time in Reptrak’s annual charity and not-for-profit study (2023). Find out more.

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#78 Australia, to the USA, to Kenya and back home again
Dr. Mardi Steere, now a vital member of the RFDS, returned to her hometown of Adelaide five years ago after a diverse medical career abroad. In this interview, she reflects on her journey to becoming a doctor, her overseas adventures, and delivering essential healthcare to rural and remote Australia

RFDS & Cooper Energy Announce 3 Year Partnership Extension
RFDS Victoria is pleased to share Cooper Energy's Legacy Foundation has signed another three-year partnership agreement, continuing its support of RFDS Victoria’s rural health programs.

#77 Dr Katrina Starmer tells how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor
Dr Katrina Starmer works with our RFDS Queensland team. Katrina tells of how she was inspired to become a Flying Doctor, years ago, when she was out mustering on a remote property that belonged to the family of her school friend. Listen today!

Josie Alec joins RFDS WA Board
RFDS WA is proud to announce Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) traditional owner and business identity Josie Alec has joined its Board of Directors.

#76 Stephen Peacocke reflects on playing 'flight nurse Pete' in 'RFDS
Had a lovely, relaxed chat with renowned Australian actor, Stephen Peacocke, who plays flight nurse 'Pete Emerson' on the RFDS TV drama. We talk about growing up in regional NSW, mustering cattle by motor-bike on a remote station, becoming an actor, and then his most recent work on set as 'Pete'.

#75 Interview with renowned Australian actor and writer Ian Meadows
Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of RFDS TV Drama Series 3 in a revealing podcast episode. Writer Ian Meadows spills secrets, promising authentic, intense stories, giving a sneak peek into the captivating world of the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Statement - RFDS (Queensland Section) Nurses EBA
Our nurses have voted over the past three days on the proposed RFDS enterprise agreement.

RFDS Embraces New Partnership with HCF, Strengthening Commitment to Rural and Remote Health
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, have announced a new multi-million-dollar major national partnership to support the health and wellbeing of rural and remote Australians.

#74 The song was a gift to her children, in case they lose her
Juliette faces daily challenges due to a severe medical condition, often requiring critical care from the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Despite the rocky road ahead, she remains optimistic with the support of her loving family.
