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Gala dinner guests

Going the Distance 2025

06 Jun 2025

On Wednesday 4 June 2025 RFDS Victoria brought together the Flying Doctor family to celebrate and raise funds for the essential work of providing healthcare to rural and regional Victorians.

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05 Feb 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.

RFDS staff member and patient smile as they talk.
01 Feb 2024

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

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29 Jan 2024

Scott Chapman appointed a Member of the Order of Australia

RFDS Victoria Chief Executive, Scott Chapman, has been recognised for his extensive contribution to the not-for-profit sector, disadvantaged young people, rural communities and aged care, being appointed a Member of the Order of the Australia (AM) by the Governor-General.

RFDS Victoria Chief Executive, Scott Chapman speaks before a podium at the Going The Distance Gala Dinner.
21 Dec 2023

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.

RFDS car on the road
20 Oct 2023

RFDS Vic wants to hear from you!

RFDS Victoria is working for better health and wellbeing across Victoria through better physical and mental health and better social connection - and we want to hear from you!

An RFDS staff member and a farmer stand in a field talking.
28 Sep 2023

2023 Client Survey Results

Our annual client survey tells us how people feel about the service we have provided, what their experiences have been when engaging with us, plus how they would rate their own physical and mental health after receiving care from the Flying Doctor.

2023 Client Survey Results - Primary Health and Community Transport
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