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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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15 Oct 2021

Beachwheels Australia helps Memory Lane go further.

More special journeys have been made possible thanks to the donation of a Sandcruiser and a Sandpiper wheelchair.

Beachwheels RFDS
04 Oct 2021

Bendigo chosen as second base for Flying Doctor Memory Lane

Bendigo was chosen as the base of our second Memory Lane vehicle because of its central location for regional Victoria, as well as for the Flying Doctor’s strong historical connection to the area in regards to patient transport and primary health services.

Bendigo Memory Lane
12 Aug 2021

RFDS lands on Channel 7

Five years in the making, the new TV drama, RFDS, finally airs across Australia.

RFDS TV show
11 Aug 2021

Give Them Wings scholarship 2021 winners announced

This year, RFDS Victoria awarded six Give Them Wings scholarships to very deserving rural health care students from across the state.

GTW 2021
01 Aug 2021

Base to Bush kicks off for 2021

After its inaugural year in 2020, Base to Bush is back to help keep Victorians active during winter.

Base to Bush
26 May 2021

Flying Doctor Memory Lane officially launches in Victoria

Following a successful donation drive back in February, RFDS Victoria’s new palliative care service, Memory Lane, launched this week.

Flying Doctor Memory Lane officially launches in Victoria.
11 May 2021

RFDS Victoria launches new Facebook page

RFDS Victoria has launched its own dedicated Facebook page to highlight the stories and people that make up the Flying Doctor in Victoria, supporting positive social connection across the state.

RFDS Victoria launches new Facebook page
21 Apr 2021

Flying Doctor Speech Therapy expands to the Loddon and Buloke Shires.

In partnership with Inglewood District Health Service and East Wimmera Health Service (EWHS), Flying Doctor Speech Therapy has expanded to the Loddon and Buloke Shires of Victoria.

Speech Therapy