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“One of the questions I get asked a lot - working for an organisation that has been running for over 90 years now - is how relevant is the Flying Doctor in this day and age? And my answer is... Australia hasn’t gotten any smaller.”

For a near thirty years RFDS pilot Craig Nethery has combined two great passions: aviation and transporting country Australians to the health care they need.

From WA to NSW and now Victoria’s Hangar 85 at @essendonairport - providing a ‘mantle of safety’ is more than a phrase left to Flying Doctor history books for this skilled pilot; rather it’s a decades-long commitment to supporting those who live and work in remote, rural and regional Australia. 💙❤️✈️

The RFDS TV show is BACK and season 3, episode 1 did not hold back!

📺 Don’t miss episode 2 – which airs 7:30pm tonight on @channel7 and @7plus

From high-stakes emergencies to reconnecting with old faces, we’re so ready for to see what this season has in store for our favourite doctors, pilots, flight nurses and support staff! 💙❤️

#RFDS #RFDSon7

The RFDS TV show is BACK and season 3, episode 1 did not hold back!

📺 Don’t miss episode 2 – which airs 7:30pm tonight on @channel7 and @7plus

From high-stakes emergencies to reconnecting with old faces, we’re so ready for to see what this season has in store for our favourite doctors, pilots, flight nurses and support staff! 💙❤️

#RFDS #RFDSon7

The RFDS TV show is BACK and season 3, episode 1 did not hold back!

📺 Don’t miss episode 2 – which airs 7:30pm tonight on @channel7 and @7plus

From high-stakes emergencies to reconnecting with old faces, we’re so ready for to see what this season has in store for our favourite doctors, pilots, flight nurses and support staff! 💙❤️

#RFDS #RFDSon7

The RFDS TV show is BACK and season 3, episode 1 did not hold back!

📺 Don’t miss episode 2 – which airs 7:30pm tonight on @channel7 and @7plus

From high-stakes emergencies to reconnecting with old faces, we’re so ready for to see what this season has in store for our favourite doctors, pilots, flight nurses and support staff! 💙❤️

#RFDS #RFDSon7

In the sky ➡️ On the screen

Who is ready for tonight’s nail-biting, Season 3 finale of RFDS on @channel7 & @7plus?

No matter the outcome of the finale, we’ve enjoyed seeing the spirit of the Flying Doctor reflected on screen, for audiences new and known to learn about the work of the Flying Doctor!

And while the storylines are scripted, the RFDS TV show draws inspiration from the dedication, skill, and compassion shown every day by our frontline staff, like Alana.

Alana is a flight nurse based out of our Essendon Hangar; passionate about providing essential care to patients in the air. We think the two images are a sticking match-up, what do you think?

Side by side:
📸 1: A real-life moment captured aboard one of our aircraft, with flight nurse Alana delivering important care in the air.
📸 2: A scene from the RFDS TV drama, showing Dr Eliza treating a patient mid-flight.

In the sky ➡️ On the screen

Who is ready for tonight’s nail-biting, Season 3 finale of RFDS on @channel7 & @7plus?

No matter the outcome of the finale, we’ve enjoyed seeing the spirit of the Flying Doctor reflected on screen, for audiences new and known to learn about the work of the Flying Doctor!

And while the storylines are scripted, the RFDS TV show draws inspiration from the dedication, skill, and compassion shown every day by our frontline staff, like Alana.

Alana is a flight nurse based out of our Essendon Hangar; passionate about providing essential care to patients in the air. We think the two images are a sticking match-up, what do you think?

Side by side:
📸 1: A real-life moment captured aboard one of our aircraft, with flight nurse Alana delivering important care in the air.
📸 2: A scene from the RFDS TV drama, showing Dr Eliza treating a patient mid-flight.

As 2026 National Volunteer Week draws to a close,RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of our diverse cohort of volunteers. ❤️💙

The theme for #NVW26 is, ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ and we think that perfectly summarises the many volunteering opportunities with the Flying Doctor!

This week was a chance to spotlight the unique passions and talents our tremendous volunteers bring to the Flying Doctor; whether that be transporting clients to essential health appointments through our Community Transport program, giving people in palliative or end-of-life care a special journey down Memory Lane, or sharing the history of the Flying Doctor with the education simulator - and that’s just the volunteering done on the road!

RFDS Victoria is also incredibly grateful for the work of our board members and the admin work completed by our wonderful volunteers at Head Office.

Thank YOU for volunteering your time and expertise, it is critical to our work across the state.

From Foster to Numurkah, Cobram and Essendon it was wonderful to celebrate the many faces behind the Flying Doctor.

Are you a volunteer with RFDS Victoria? Please let us know in the comments!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #RFDS #FlyingDoctor

As 2026 National Volunteer Week draws to a close,RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of our diverse cohort of volunteers. ❤️💙

The theme for #NVW26 is, ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ and we think that perfectly summarises the many volunteering opportunities with the Flying Doctor!

This week was a chance to spotlight the unique passions and talents our tremendous volunteers bring to the Flying Doctor; whether that be transporting clients to essential health appointments through our Community Transport program, giving people in palliative or end-of-life care a special journey down Memory Lane, or sharing the history of the Flying Doctor with the education simulator - and that’s just the volunteering done on the road!

RFDS Victoria is also incredibly grateful for the work of our board members and the admin work completed by our wonderful volunteers at Head Office.

Thank YOU for volunteering your time and expertise, it is critical to our work across the state.

From Foster to Numurkah, Cobram and Essendon it was wonderful to celebrate the many faces behind the Flying Doctor.

Are you a volunteer with RFDS Victoria? Please let us know in the comments!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #RFDS #FlyingDoctor

As 2026 National Volunteer Week draws to a close,RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of our diverse cohort of volunteers. ❤️💙

The theme for #NVW26 is, ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ and we think that perfectly summarises the many volunteering opportunities with the Flying Doctor!

This week was a chance to spotlight the unique passions and talents our tremendous volunteers bring to the Flying Doctor; whether that be transporting clients to essential health appointments through our Community Transport program, giving people in palliative or end-of-life care a special journey down Memory Lane, or sharing the history of the Flying Doctor with the education simulator - and that’s just the volunteering done on the road!

RFDS Victoria is also incredibly grateful for the work of our board members and the admin work completed by our wonderful volunteers at Head Office.

Thank YOU for volunteering your time and expertise, it is critical to our work across the state.

From Foster to Numurkah, Cobram and Essendon it was wonderful to celebrate the many faces behind the Flying Doctor.

Are you a volunteer with RFDS Victoria? Please let us know in the comments!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #RFDS #FlyingDoctor

As 2026 National Volunteer Week draws to a close,RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of our diverse cohort of volunteers. ❤️💙

The theme for #NVW26 is, ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ and we think that perfectly summarises the many volunteering opportunities with the Flying Doctor!

This week was a chance to spotlight the unique passions and talents our tremendous volunteers bring to the Flying Doctor; whether that be transporting clients to essential health appointments through our Community Transport program, giving people in palliative or end-of-life care a special journey down Memory Lane, or sharing the history of the Flying Doctor with the education simulator - and that’s just the volunteering done on the road!

RFDS Victoria is also incredibly grateful for the work of our board members and the admin work completed by our wonderful volunteers at Head Office.

Thank YOU for volunteering your time and expertise, it is critical to our work across the state.

From Foster to Numurkah, Cobram and Essendon it was wonderful to celebrate the many faces behind the Flying Doctor.

Are you a volunteer with RFDS Victoria? Please let us know in the comments!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #RFDS #FlyingDoctor

As 2026 National Volunteer Week draws to a close,RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of our diverse cohort of volunteers. ❤️💙

The theme for #NVW26 is, ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ and we think that perfectly summarises the many volunteering opportunities with the Flying Doctor!

This week was a chance to spotlight the unique passions and talents our tremendous volunteers bring to the Flying Doctor; whether that be transporting clients to essential health appointments through our Community Transport program, giving people in palliative or end-of-life care a special journey down Memory Lane, or sharing the history of the Flying Doctor with the education simulator - and that’s just the volunteering done on the road!

RFDS Victoria is also incredibly grateful for the work of our board members and the admin work completed by our wonderful volunteers at Head Office.

Thank YOU for volunteering your time and expertise, it is critical to our work across the state.

From Foster to Numurkah, Cobram and Essendon it was wonderful to celebrate the many faces behind the Flying Doctor.

Are you a volunteer with RFDS Victoria? Please let us know in the comments!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #RFDS #FlyingDoctor

As 2026 National Volunteer Week draws to a close,RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of our diverse cohort of volunteers. ❤️💙

The theme for #NVW26 is, ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ and we think that perfectly summarises the many volunteering opportunities with the Flying Doctor!

This week was a chance to spotlight the unique passions and talents our tremendous volunteers bring to the Flying Doctor; whether that be transporting clients to essential health appointments through our Community Transport program, giving people in palliative or end-of-life care a special journey down Memory Lane, or sharing the history of the Flying Doctor with the education simulator - and that’s just the volunteering done on the road!

RFDS Victoria is also incredibly grateful for the work of our board members and the admin work completed by our wonderful volunteers at Head Office.

Thank YOU for volunteering your time and expertise, it is critical to our work across the state.

From Foster to Numurkah, Cobram and Essendon it was wonderful to celebrate the many faces behind the Flying Doctor.

Are you a volunteer with RFDS Victoria? Please let us know in the comments!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #RFDS #FlyingDoctor

As 2026 National Volunteer Week draws to a close,RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of our diverse cohort of volunteers. ❤️💙

The theme for #NVW26 is, ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ and we think that perfectly summarises the many volunteering opportunities with the Flying Doctor!

This week was a chance to spotlight the unique passions and talents our tremendous volunteers bring to the Flying Doctor; whether that be transporting clients to essential health appointments through our Community Transport program, giving people in palliative or end-of-life care a special journey down Memory Lane, or sharing the history of the Flying Doctor with the education simulator - and that’s just the volunteering done on the road!

RFDS Victoria is also incredibly grateful for the work of our board members and the admin work completed by our wonderful volunteers at Head Office.

Thank YOU for volunteering your time and expertise, it is critical to our work across the state.

From Foster to Numurkah, Cobram and Essendon it was wonderful to celebrate the many faces behind the Flying Doctor.

Are you a volunteer with RFDS Victoria? Please let us know in the comments!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #RFDS #FlyingDoctor

As 2026 National Volunteer Week draws to a close,RFDS Victoria would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of our diverse cohort of volunteers. ❤️💙

The theme for #NVW26 is, ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ and we think that perfectly summarises the many volunteering opportunities with the Flying Doctor!

This week was a chance to spotlight the unique passions and talents our tremendous volunteers bring to the Flying Doctor; whether that be transporting clients to essential health appointments through our Community Transport program, giving people in palliative or end-of-life care a special journey down Memory Lane, or sharing the history of the Flying Doctor with the education simulator - and that’s just the volunteering done on the road!

RFDS Victoria is also incredibly grateful for the work of our board members and the admin work completed by our wonderful volunteers at Head Office.

Thank YOU for volunteering your time and expertise, it is critical to our work across the state.

From Foster to Numurkah, Cobram and Essendon it was wonderful to celebrate the many faces behind the Flying Doctor.

Are you a volunteer with RFDS Victoria? Please let us know in the comments!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #RFDS #FlyingDoctor

MATCHED GIVING DAY 2026: THANK YOU! 🎉✈️

From Robinvale to Federation Square—and everywhere in between—take a look at how we celebrated Fly it Forward Matched Giving Day!

Because of our generous community of supporters and Matching Partners we not only reached our target of $500,000 BUT went on to raise more than $600,000 for country Victorians. 🩺❤️‍🩹

To everyone who supported us online and in-person yesterday: THANK YOU!

We are humbled by the care and compassion shown by each and every one of you. Your commitment and unwavering belief that every Australian should receive the care they deserve, no matter where they live was on full display.

And, while the matching period may be over, there is still an opportunity to support the Flying Doctor in Victoria via our Giving Day website - link in bio! ❤️💙

MATCHED GIVING DAY 2026: THANK YOU! 🎉✈️

From Robinvale to Federation Square—and everywhere in between—take a look at how we celebrated Fly it Forward Matched Giving Day!

Because of our generous community of supporters and Matching Partners we not only reached our target of $500,000 BUT went on to raise more than $600,000 for country Victorians. 🩺❤️‍🩹

To everyone who supported us online and in-person yesterday: THANK YOU!

We are humbled by the care and compassion shown by each and every one of you. Your commitment and unwavering belief that every Australian should receive the care they deserve, no matter where they live was on full display.

And, while the matching period may be over, there is still an opportunity to support the Flying Doctor in Victoria via our Giving Day website - link in bio! ❤️💙

MATCHED GIVING DAY 2026: THANK YOU! 🎉✈️

From Robinvale to Federation Square—and everywhere in between—take a look at how we celebrated Fly it Forward Matched Giving Day!

Because of our generous community of supporters and Matching Partners we not only reached our target of $500,000 BUT went on to raise more than $600,000 for country Victorians. 🩺❤️‍🩹

To everyone who supported us online and in-person yesterday: THANK YOU!

We are humbled by the care and compassion shown by each and every one of you. Your commitment and unwavering belief that every Australian should receive the care they deserve, no matter where they live was on full display.

And, while the matching period may be over, there is still an opportunity to support the Flying Doctor in Victoria via our Giving Day website - link in bio! ❤️💙

MATCHED GIVING DAY 2026: THANK YOU! 🎉✈️

From Robinvale to Federation Square—and everywhere in between—take a look at how we celebrated Fly it Forward Matched Giving Day!

Because of our generous community of supporters and Matching Partners we not only reached our target of $500,000 BUT went on to raise more than $600,000 for country Victorians. 🩺❤️‍🩹

To everyone who supported us online and in-person yesterday: THANK YOU!

We are humbled by the care and compassion shown by each and every one of you. Your commitment and unwavering belief that every Australian should receive the care they deserve, no matter where they live was on full display.

And, while the matching period may be over, there is still an opportunity to support the Flying Doctor in Victoria via our Giving Day website - link in bio! ❤️💙

MATCHED GIVING DAY 2026: THANK YOU! 🎉✈️

From Robinvale to Federation Square—and everywhere in between—take a look at how we celebrated Fly it Forward Matched Giving Day!

Because of our generous community of supporters and Matching Partners we not only reached our target of $500,000 BUT went on to raise more than $600,000 for country Victorians. 🩺❤️‍🩹

To everyone who supported us online and in-person yesterday: THANK YOU!

We are humbled by the care and compassion shown by each and every one of you. Your commitment and unwavering belief that every Australian should receive the care they deserve, no matter where they live was on full display.

And, while the matching period may be over, there is still an opportunity to support the Flying Doctor in Victoria via our Giving Day website - link in bio! ❤️💙

MATCHED GIVING DAY 2026: THANK YOU! 🎉✈️

From Robinvale to Federation Square—and everywhere in between—take a look at how we celebrated Fly it Forward Matched Giving Day!

Because of our generous community of supporters and Matching Partners we not only reached our target of $500,000 BUT went on to raise more than $600,000 for country Victorians. 🩺❤️‍🩹

To everyone who supported us online and in-person yesterday: THANK YOU!

We are humbled by the care and compassion shown by each and every one of you. Your commitment and unwavering belief that every Australian should receive the care they deserve, no matter where they live was on full display.

And, while the matching period may be over, there is still an opportunity to support the Flying Doctor in Victoria via our Giving Day website - link in bio! ❤️💙

MATCHED GIVING DAY 2026: THANK YOU! 🎉✈️

From Robinvale to Federation Square—and everywhere in between—take a look at how we celebrated Fly it Forward Matched Giving Day!

Because of our generous community of supporters and Matching Partners we not only reached our target of $500,000 BUT went on to raise more than $600,000 for country Victorians. 🩺❤️‍🩹

To everyone who supported us online and in-person yesterday: THANK YOU!

We are humbled by the care and compassion shown by each and every one of you. Your commitment and unwavering belief that every Australian should receive the care they deserve, no matter where they live was on full display.

And, while the matching period may be over, there is still an opportunity to support the Flying Doctor in Victoria via our Giving Day website - link in bio! ❤️💙

It’s Matched Giving Day! ✈️❤️

Our friends at @rfdsvic are down at Essendon Fields Central today until 2pm - drop by + say hello!

For one day only, any donation you make will be doubled thanks to generous matching partners. That means your gift will go TWICE as far to help Aussies in rural + remote communities access the healthcare they deserve - no matter the postcode.

More info ➡️ https://ef.com.au/whats-on/rfds-fly-it-forward-matched-giving-day/

#EssendonFields #EssendonFieldsAirport

FLY IT FORWARD MATCHED GIVING DAY: WE ARE LIVE! 🎉

Between 8am-8pm all donations will be DOUBLED thanks to our generous Matching Partners.

Let's be there for our mates in the bush and help communities soar🥰❤️💙

Donate now - link in bio.

#FlyItForward #RFDS

As the world celebrates Sir @davidattenborough turning 100 near and far, on 12 acres near Heathcote, VIC, lays an incredible connection.

Our very own Flying Doctor Community Transport client, Allan Tinker shares his unique connection to the iconic natural historian broadcaster, and the significance of being able to continue caring for his garden whilst undergoing chemotherapy.

#RFDS #FlyingDoctor

One Week until Fly It Forward Matched Giving Day ✈️

The countdown is on to Thursday 21 May, where between 8am - 8pm, ALL donations will be DOUBLED!

❤️💙Help us be there when it counts.

Learn more - link in bio!

#FlyItForward #RFDS

Today is International Nurses Day, a day to spotlight the skill, compassion and commitment of our RFDS nurses (and nurses everywhere) who deliver vital care to communities across Australia. ❤️💙

"Nurses are an integral part of the RFDS," says RFDS Victoria COO Anthony Carlyon. "From our CCRNs and those supporting our health programs, to the team at our Robinvale Clinic, our ambulance staff, and our senior leaders with nursing backgrounds - each of you play an important role in the fabric of our organisation.”

To our exceptional nurses, thank you.

📸 Flight nurses: Tina, Alana and Ruth 🛩

Today is International Nurses Day, a day to spotlight the skill, compassion and commitment of our RFDS nurses (and nurses everywhere) who deliver vital care to communities across Australia. ❤️💙

"Nurses are an integral part of the RFDS," says RFDS Victoria COO Anthony Carlyon. "From our CCRNs and those supporting our health programs, to the team at our Robinvale Clinic, our ambulance staff, and our senior leaders with nursing backgrounds - each of you play an important role in the fabric of our organisation.”

To our exceptional nurses, thank you.

📸 Flight nurses: Tina, Alana and Ruth 🛩

Today is International Nurses Day, a day to spotlight the skill, compassion and commitment of our RFDS nurses (and nurses everywhere) who deliver vital care to communities across Australia. ❤️💙

"Nurses are an integral part of the RFDS," says RFDS Victoria COO Anthony Carlyon. "From our CCRNs and those supporting our health programs, to the team at our Robinvale Clinic, our ambulance staff, and our senior leaders with nursing backgrounds - each of you play an important role in the fabric of our organisation.”

To our exceptional nurses, thank you.

📸 Flight nurses: Tina, Alana and Ruth 🛩

Fly It Forward Matched Giving Day is back for 2026! ✈️
 
On Thursday 21 May your donation will be DOUBLED between 8am-8pm thanks to our generous matching partners❤️💙 
 
For nearly a century, the Flying Doctor has supported rural and remote Australians. Yet many still face limited access to urgent, primary and mental health care. This is why we need your help - we can’t do it without you. 

Every donation received on our Giving Day will help the Flying Doctor to:
🩺 Stock our health care clinics and bases with vital equipment and medications
✈️ Fuel our fleet to keep us in the air and on the road
❤️‍🩹 Connect communities to much needed wellbeing support
👩‍⚕️ Give communities the opportunity to visit a female GP
🚗 Transport Victorians to the healthcare they need

Double your impact and help us be there when it counts | flyitforward.com.au

🏃‍♀️ Join team RFDS at Run Melbourne 2026!

Looking for your next challenge? Run for something bigger and help deliver vital health care to communities across Victoria and beyond.

💙 Raise $500 and you’ll get to run for free - it’s a win for you and a win for those who need it most.
👉 Sign up today via the link in bio and make every kilometre count!