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New emergency airstrip takes off in Far North Queensland
More detailsBlazing new trails: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioners
Since volunteering for the ambulance service on Norfolk Island at 16, Hayden Wilson has focused on building his career as a nurse, culminating in a Master of Nurse Practitioner from The University of Queensland and an appointment as one of the first RFDS aeromedical nurse practitioners.
New RFDS aircraft to be named in honour of esteemed local philanthropists
The John and Vicki Williams Beechcraft King Air 360 has taken its first flight under this new call sign today, which has been bestowed in recognition of the exceptional generosity of the craft’s namesake.
Engineering greatness
Whether it is repairing an aircraft on a remote airstrip after a bird strike or overseeing maintenance of one of the new King Air B360s at our Brisbane Base, the work of an RFDS engineer is always varied and unpredictable.
Navigating new heights: our new Townsville Senior Base Pilot
Newly appointed Townsville Senior Base Pilot, Catriona Saunders, has the unique qualities required to excel as a RFDS pilot, and she absolutely loves it!
RFDS doctors sparking health transformation in rural Queensland
There is no such thing as a typical day for a RFDS Primary Health Care Doctor, but every day brings the satisfaction of making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities in rural and remote Queensland.
Caring for children in remote communities
Our Primary Health Care team are passionate about the health, wellbeing and development in children and are providing weekly Child Health Clinics in Gregory to help families in the Gregory and Bidunggu communities.
Blending passions
Self-described as an “emergency physician, fitness fanatic, marine fishkeeping enthusiast and #FOAMed explorer,” Dr William See arrived in Charleville in February 2023 to take up the position of Medical Officer at the RFDS base – and has taken the role and the community to his heart.
Serving remote communities on the road
A self-styled ‘country kid’ and a second-generation dentist, Lynlee grew up in Rockhampton and studied at James Cook University in Cairns.
There’s more than one red belly in the sky this Christmas!
There’s more than one red belly in the sky this Christmas!
Statement - RFDS (Queensland Section) Nurses EBA
Our nurses have voted over the past three days on the proposed RFDS enterprise agreement.
Skin clinics take off in outback Queensland
RFDS Dermatologist, Dr Stephen Andrews, is travelling across south-west Queensland to provide skin cancer surveillance and management to those living remotely.
Medical chests and pharmacy - the perfect match
This year the RFDS welcomed its first pharmacist, Elizabeth Doran, to the organisation as RFDS Medical Chest Service Lead.
Remembrance Day: Honouring Heroes in Healthcare
As we observe Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served, fought, and gave their lives for our freedom.
Reason to smile: Senex partnership delivers essential dental services for regional Queenslanders
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) welcomes an additional $300,000 over the next three years from Senex Energy to help fund more Mobile Dental Services across Wandoan and Theodore.
RFDS Local Hero Awards back for 2023
Nominations are open across Queensland for the RFDS Local Hero Awards, as the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) looks to unearth more of the state’s unsung heroes.
