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Royal Flying Doctor Service
Abbreviation
RFDS
Predecessor
AIM Aerial Medical Service
Established
15 May 1928; 95 years ago (1928-05-15)
Founder
John Flynn
Founded at
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Type
Not-for-profit organisation
Legal status
Charity
Region served
Australia
Services
Air ambulance
Federation Board Chair
Tracey Hayes
Deputy Federation Chair and Independent Director
John O'Donnell
Website
www.flyingdoctor.org.au
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), commonly known as the Flying Doctor, is an air medical service in Australia. It is a non-profit organisation that provides emergency and primary health care services for those living in rural, remote and regional areas of Australia who cannot access a hospital or general practice due to the vast distances of the Outback.
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