Dr. Brian Wheeler OAM – ‘The Legacy of the Rev. John Flynn: The Royal Flying Doctor Service’

Dr Brian Wheeler is a retired Dentist who has enjoyed a long and rewarding involvement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Dr. Wheeler is a life member of RFDS Central Operations (SA&NT), having served 23 years on the board including 3 years as Chairman. He was also on the Federal Board for six years, with two years as National Chairman.   Dr. Wheeler was awarded the OAM for services to the RFDS and Dentistry in 2009.

Dr. Wheeler was born in Renmark in 1946, educated at St Josephs School Jamestown, Rostrevor College and The University of Adelaide. He has an interest in Healthcare Services and Aviation, and held a private pilots licence for over 20 years. Since first becoming involved with the RFDS in 1977, Dr. Wheeler has seen the organisation founded by Rev. John Flynn in 1928 grow to become the largest aeromedical service in the world.