News

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.

More details
16 Mar 2021

Your support can mean the difference between life and death in remote communities

For 10 years Kathy struggled to live a normal life. She suffered debilitating and unexplained pain in her pelvis, lower back and abdomen, and felt extremely tired. Eventually she was diagnosed with severe endometriosis and almost died when she developed rare complications from her treatment.

Cobar landscape
15 Mar 2021

Message from our President

Read a message from President of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) - Alex Scamps

President Alex Scamps
15 Mar 2021

Safe access for our patients as COVID vaccine rollout begins

As Australia’s vaccine rollout gathers momentum, The Flying Doctor is ready and waiting to serve outback communities.

Mobile covid test
15 Mar 2021

Travel outback with peace of mind

Find out how your Flying Doctor can help you as you are travelling around regional and remote Western Australia for importance peace of mind at the 2021 Caravan and Camping Show.

Medical chest
12 Mar 2021

Big rigs on show to help RFDS

Tassie truckers travel to every corner of the state just like the RFDS, and this year they're putting on a mega display as a community fundraiser. Bob Imlach's rare Kenworth is just one of the amazing big rigs being polished up for the event.

community fundraising
12 Mar 2021

Family's dream holiday up in smoke

The Borrello family were holidaying in Coral Bay when a fire consumed their camper trailer leaving them with burns injuries and requiring urgent transfer to Perth.

Borrello family patient story
10 Mar 2021

Cardiac rehab reaching further

A landmark Australian digital health platform that facilitates the virtual delivery of cardiac rehabilitation services for patients will be utilised by Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania to enhance its physical health program.

Physical health work
08 Mar 2021

Leading at the sharp end

“Stretching myself beyond my norm was why I decided to join the RFDS,” says Lisa Darley, Health Services Manager at Broken Hill.

Lisa Darley
08 Mar 2021

Celebrating the women of the Flying Doctor

Happy International Women's Day! The Flying Doctor in WA is celebrating the day by recognising the tremendous efforts of the women of the Flying Doctor who #choosetochallenge themselves on the frontline and behind-the-scenes to benefit the health outcomes of all who live, work and travel across WA.

women of the rfds
03 Mar 2021

Flying Doctor calls for help to assist burns patients across Queensland

Latest figures from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) reveal an average of 73 patients each year are flown to emergency care with burns-related injuries.

Archie Buick
03 Mar 2021

Profile: Hayley Wood, Network Support Pilot, RFDS

As a teenager, Hayley Wood accompanied her dad on a trial instruction flight. Hayley says on that day all her former career aspirations perished and she knew she was destined to become a pilot.

RFDS Pilot Hayley Wood with an RFDS Aircraft
02 Mar 2021

A golden partnership begins

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA is delighted to welcome Westgold Resources as our newest major partner.

Westgold
26 Feb 2021

More than $200,000 raised in 12 hours for Flying Doctor Memory Lane

A lightning-fast 12 hour donation drive has seen RFDS Victoria raise vital funds to help launch its new service, Memory Lane.

Memory Lane
26 Feb 2021

Mobile brain scans to transform urgent stroke care

The Australian Stroke Alliance,of which the RFDS is a member, has received $40 million through the Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative.

New portable technologies to do head imaging
25 Feb 2021

The weekend that didn’t quite go to plan

Laura wasn't expecting to be airlifted by the RFDS when she was spending the weekend in Mukinbudin with her family. Thankfully the RFDS was there for Laura and her baby boy Archie to safely transport them to Perth...

Laura and Archie with RFDS