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CEO Dr Michael Ben-Meir speaking at the 2025 John Flynn Luncheon

Honouring Aviation’s Trailblazers at the 2025 John Flynn Luncheon

27 Nov 2025

The John Flynn Luncheon is one of RFDS Victoria’s most significant annual events. It provides an opportunity for our community of supporters, staff, and partners to come together, celebrate achievements of the year past, and look ahead to the future of the Flying Doctor mission as we approach out ce

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29 May 2023

RFDS Victoria’s Chief Executive recognised as 2023 Melbourne Achiever

Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria Chief Executive, Scott Chapman, was recently recognised at the Committee for Melbourne’s Melbourne Achiever Awards for his extensive contributions to the community – both as an individual and through his numerous Executive Leadership and Board.

Chief Executive Scott Chapman receives Melbourne Achiever Award
28 Apr 2023

Flying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2023

For the third consecutive year, RFDS has been named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity in this year’s Reader’s Digest trusted brand survey.

Flying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2023
28 Mar 2023

RFDS Victoria purchases health clinic in Robinvale

After extensive consultation, RFDS Victoria has officially acquired the Robinvale District Medical Centre (RDMC).

RFDS Victoria purchases health clinic in Robinvale
24 Mar 2023

Melbourne Chamber of Commerce tours the Flying Doctor’s hangar

The latest Melbourne Chamber of Commerce Best Practice tour saw members go behind the scenes of the Flying Doctor’s aeromedical operations at Essendon Fields.

Melbourne Chamber of Commerce tours the Flying Doctor’s hangar
09 Mar 2023

First Flying Doctor Community Transport site in Gippsland announced

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RDFS) Victoria is delighted to announce a new partnership with South Gippsland Hospital to expand its Flying Doctor Community Transport service into the community of Foster and surrounds.

Community Transport in Foster
03 Mar 2023

RFDS Victoria hosts health roundtable in Robinvale

The 2023 Robinvale Health Roundtable was an opportunity to discuss Robinvale's health care needs, and how we can collaborate and create better health outcomes for the community.

RFDS Victoria hosts health roundtable in Robinvale
01 Feb 2023

Brandt Agriculture donates to RFDS

Following a staff vote, Brandt Agriculture chose to donate $37,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Brandt Agriculture donates to RFDS
15 Dec 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service launches country bakeries awards

RFDS Victoria is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural country bakery awards, which have been voted for by Flying Doctor road crews.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service launches Victorian country bakeries awards