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New emergency airstrip takes off in Far North Queensland
More detailsFrom a stomach ache to emergency appendix surgery
Rio Tinto employee, Sarah Ward, was in Brisbane for work when she started to experience stomach pains. She continued to work through it, not realising the severity. The following week she still was not feeling well, and by that following weekend, she could not walk.
A special artwork depicting the RFDS values
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) are pleased to share their latest artwork that has been created by teen artist, Wudarabin Snider to depict the values of the RFDS (Queensland Section).
Garvina is engineering a future to be proud of
Garvina Lui is forging her career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice based in Cairns – combining her passion for engineering and the ability to help people.
‘Tis the season for staying safe
This festive season, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is urging Queenslanders to prepare for the unexpected and stay safe no matter where they live, work or travel.
Sod turned on world-class RFDS Aviation Training Facility in Bundaberg
Construction has officially begun on a new world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg.
From the footy field to fighting for life
A photo of 22-year-old Jess taken one hour before the moment she almost died shows the rugby player looking happy and relaxed—a picture of health. It’s almost impossible to believe what happened next.
RFDS extends wellbeing service with launch of a new Employee Assistance Program
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will extend its Mental Health and Wellbeing Service with the launch of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
The outback surf club making waves for Flying Doctor
Situated 900km from the nearest beach, Winton is normally a sought-after outback experience known for its stretches of red dirt, not white sand. It definitely isn’t the place you would expect to find a local Surf Club.
Teddy bears help teach healthy habits to little locals across Mount Isa
RFDS teams up with the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to support ConnectedLE’s Teddy Bear Care Program.
Future of aeromedical care ready for take-off with launch of first B360 aircraft
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has unveiled the first of a new fleet of aircraft which are set to revolutionise aeromedical care in Australia.
A Father's Day to remember
Harry John O’Loughlin chose the most perfect day to enter the world - arriving four weeks ahead of schedule to mark the most special Father’s Day imaginable for his parents.
RFDS welcomes funding for new Mount Isa Base
The RFDS will receive more than $6.9 million towards its new Mount Isa Base from the Queensland Government’s Resources Community Infrastructure Fund.
Five Minutes With… Mental Health
For over 25 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has been providing expert Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to people in rural and remote communities across Queensland.
Little Charleville local shares her RFDS experience for Juiced TV
As the daughter of an RFDS Nurse Manager, Eliza grew up knowing all about the RFDS, but when a serious accident occurred, she turned that experience into an incredible feature for Juiced TV.
The Flying Doctor is soaring further for emotional wellbeing during Queensland Mental Health Week
Starting conversations about mental health is the first step to developing a proactive approach to wellbeing; the second, bringing the conversations to life.
