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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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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
07 Dec 2022

The Flying Doctor community comes together for the John Flynn Luncheon

With its theme, “Spirit of the Outback Adventurer”, RFDS Victoria’s annual John Flynn Luncheon was a celebration of remote communities and pioneering Australians.

The Flying Doctor community comes together for the John Flynn Luncheon
30 Nov 2022

The Flying Doctor flight simulator visits Ryman Healthcare

With Ryman Healthcare naming their newest village after Flying Doctor founder John Flynn, the team at RFDS Victoria decided to pay the residents a visit.

Ryman Healthcare