The RFDS in VIC
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Celebrating the past
Almost 400 supporters, donors, corporate partners, industry stakeholders and representatives from government came together at the Plaza Ballroom to celebrate RFDS Victoria’s annual Going the Distance Gala Dinner.
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RFDS Victoria’s Chief Executive recognised as 2023 Melbourne Achiever
29 May 2023Royal 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.
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Flying Doctor ‘Most Trusted Charity’ 2023
28 Apr 2023For the third consecutive year, RFDS has been named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity in this year’s Reader’s Digest trusted brand survey.
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RFDS Victoria purchases health clinic in Robinvale
28 Mar 2023After extensive consultation, RFDS Victoria has officially acquired the Robinvale District Medical Centre (RDMC).
Read full story![Melbourne Chamber of Commerce tours the Flying Doctor’s hangar](https://thumbor.ixchosted.com/FUzkLPx3wgPcFxhQ9W78ODc5Nzk=/600x400/https://rfds-media.s3.amazonaws.com/dd/news/Melbourne_Chamber_of_Commerce.9869.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIA57J6V557HP5WJ6WZ&Signature=At50iq%2BDCeuxJBP1XeXSusiZjYE%3D&Expires=1719981704)
Melbourne Chamber of Commerce tours the Flying Doctor’s hangar
24 Mar 2023The latest Melbourne Chamber of Commerce Best Practice tour saw members go behind the scenes of the Flying Doctor’s aeromedical operations at Essendon Fields.
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First Flying Doctor Community Transport site in Gippsland announced
09 Mar 2023The 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.
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RFDS Victoria hosts health roundtable in Robinvale
03 Mar 2023The 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.
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Brandt Agriculture donates to RFDS
01 Feb 2023Following a staff vote, Brandt Agriculture chose to donate $37,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service launches country bakeries awards
15 Dec 2022RFDS Victoria is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural country bakery awards, which have been voted for by Flying Doctor road crews.
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