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RFDS and Isuzu UTE Australia Renew Significant National Partnership

Date published

02 Mar 2026
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is delighted to announce it has renewed its important national partnership with Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA).

This significant collaboration, which began in 2023, has successfully delivered improved healthcare outcomes in some of Australia’s most remote locations through financial support and the provision of a fleet of Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X vehicles.

To find out more about Isuzu UTE Australia, visit Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA)

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IUA Managing Director, Mr Junta Matsui, said the continuation of the partnership reflects the meaningful impact it has delivered to date.

“This partnership has already made a genuine difference, and IUA is proud to continue working alongside the RFDS as it delivers essential services to those in regional, rural and remote communities.

RFDS Federation Chief Executive Officer Emma Buchanan said the impact of the partnership to date has been profound.

“Isuzu UTE Australia’s ongoing support has been instrumental in helping us deliver on our mission, and this contract renewal reinforces the trust and shared purpose between our organisations,” Ms Buchanan said.

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The contract renewal between IUA and the RFDS reflects the strength of the partnership and the alignment between the two organisations with respect to supporting regional, rural and remote communities across Australia.

This is much more than a sponsorship. It is a strategic relationship built on collaboration, mutual respect, and a collective commitment to creating a positive impact across the rural and remote communities in which we operate and serve.

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The contract renewal ensures this important work can continue and provides a strong foundation for future potential joint initiatives.

Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X vehicles have been an important part of the RFDS’s community engagement, towing the organisation’s state-of-the-art training simulators around the country for its Flying Doctor Education Program and supporting the delivery of dental and mental health services in locations across Australia.

The RFDS is a national, charitable health organisation delivering primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency services for those living and travelling in rural and remote Australia.The organisation operates 89 aircraft and 279 road service vehicles from 23 air bases across Australia, delivering care to the furthest corners of the country.