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RFDS rescues musterer after kangaroo collision shatters leg

18 Aug 2026

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14 Aug 2026

New emergency airstrip takes off in Far North Queensland

New emergency airstrip takes off for Far North Queensland.

13 Aug 2026

Samantha's daughter needed the Flying Doctor and now she helps keep it flying

While on a family holiday in North Queensland, Samantha's two-year-old daughter, Isla, was pulled unresponsive from the caravan park swimming pool.

10 Aug 2026

RFDS travelling dentists remain vital to remote oral health

With Dental Health Week just wrapped up, RFDS Principal Dental Adviser Stevie Dilley reflects on the impact the RFDS Dental Service continues to have on the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.

04 Aug 2026

Engineering Lifelines: The People Helping Connect Remote Australia to Care

Their work may happen behind hangar doors, but RFDS aviation engineers play an essential role in connecting remote communities with healthcare and helping patients access care closer to home.

03 Aug 2026

Skilled, self-sufficient, in the air by 7.30am: life as an Outback dentist

No two days look the same when your clinic is a plane trip from the nearest town – and that's exactly what RFDS dental teams are trained and equipped for.

31 Jul 2026

The Flying Doctor records a massive year of life-saving care

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) delivered more than 81,000 occasions of care across the state last year; that’s 223 every day.

31 Jul 2026

RFDS to launch Primary Health Care in Clermont

The Clermont community will soon benefit from the expertise of specialist Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) doctors with GP consultations returning to the town.

28 Jul 2026

Bundaberg Regional Council continues its valuable support

Keeping the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) in the air and supporting the Bundaberg Region is a key focus for Bundaberg Regional Council.

27 Jul 2026

Felicity gives every month to help keep Australians safe - and she’s not alone

When Felicity signed up to become a regular giver, she never imagined her son would one day need us. She’s relieved she made the decision, and we are so happy to welcome her to our caring community.

24 Jul 2026

Capturing the stories that shape our history

Award-winning theatre company THEATRE 180 is inviting Western Australians whose lives have been touched by the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia to share their story.