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New emergency airstrip takes off in Far North Queensland
More detailsRockhampton Airport donates to the Flying Doctor
In May, Rockhampton Airport announced it was donating more than $116,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS). The donation will help the RFDS continue to provide vital healthcare services to patients across the region.
Flying Doctor extends whole-of-life care through new palliative care program
For the first time in its history, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is now trialing specialised palliative care services for people living in rural and remote Queensland.
Public support needed for new Flying Doctor Base
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is taking the next step in its statewide infrastructure plan, announcing today its plans for a new aeromedical base to service regional, rural and remote Queensland.
RFDS Toowoomba Patient Transfer Facility officially opened
A new Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) patient transfer facility was officially opened at Toowoomba City Aerodrome in May.
Latest Flying Doctor Pilot born for the skies
A love for the bush, a frequent flying mother and snake bite to the leg have all led to a young pilot landing his dream job with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
RFDS bridges gap for rural dental care
A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Dental Service produced more than $15 million of economic and social benefits for Queensland patients between 2013 and 2019.
RFDS in Queensland achieves gold standard in aeromedical aviation safety
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has reinforced its commitment to patient safety, becoming the first dedicated aeromedical provider in the Asia-Pacific region to receive the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 accreditation.
Nominate an RFDS Local Hero
Do you know a community member who in some way supported the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) last year?
Flying Doctor calls for help to assist burns patients across Queensland
Latest figures from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) reveal an average of 73 patients each year are flown to emergency care with burns-related injuries.
Profile: Hayley Wood, Network Support Pilot, RFDS
As a teenager, Hayley Wood accompanied her dad on a trial instruction flight. Hayley says on that day all her former career aspirations perished and she knew she was destined to become a pilot.
New aircraft to bolster RFDS fleet
The aeromedical capabilities of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are set to be bolstered through the acquisition of four new Beechcraft King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft.
RFDS Flight Nurses celebrate 30 years
It’s rare for any employee to achieve 30 years’ service in one organisation, but rarer still for two employees to be celebrating the milestone on the same day.
THE GIFT OF TIME: The profound effect a community had on their local GP
For RFDS (Queensland Section) GP Trainee Katrina Starmer, a recent gift from the Chillagoe community, was not just beautiful – but incredibly symbolic.
Legal expert Kathleen Conroy answers the most frequently asked questions about writing a Will
Partner and Pro Bono Director of Gadens, Kathleen Conroy, shares useful advice to consider when writing a Will.
Visit our Brisbane Base from the comfort of your home!
During these uncertain times, planning a base tour can be difficult. But here at the RFDS (Queensland Section), we’ve found a way for you to visit our Brisbane Base without leaving the comfort of your own home.
