About Royal Flying Doctor Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to people over an area of 7.69 million square kilometres.
Each year, the RFDS Victoria team come into contact with over 94,000 patients throughout the state, providing essential health care services including dental care, eye care, speech therapy, mental health support, and many more necessary services.
RFDS Victoria Yearly Snapshot
50,113
Patients transported by road, averaging 964 journeys every week for people with health and wellbeing needs.
504
Patients transported by air, averaging 10 critical flights every week for Victorians in need.
21,051
Hours of travel saved for patients across the state, from health appointments to social support groups.