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New emergency airstrip takes off in Far North Queensland
More detailsGoing the extra mile for those miles away
It’s the little things that can make a good service great, and Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Primary Health Care Nurse Manager Lesley Mallard is dedicated to making that difference across the 22 clinic locations she and her incredible team covers.
The Flying Doctor teams up with Brisbane Broncos
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is proud to join the Brisbane Broncos Charity Partner Program, sponsored by loans.com.au.
Connecting Queensland communities with Starlink
RFDS (Queensland Section) has successfully installed the leading satellite service, Starlink, to boost connectivity and efficiency for crews delivering healthcare services in the furthest corners of the state.
A story of survival
Cardiac arrest survivor Craig shares his story of how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) saved his life.
Wendy takes the win
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the 2024 Outback Explorer Competition winners.
Helping nurses to become midwives
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is offering midwifery scholarships to registered nurses to help them gain the qualifications they need to become a flight nurse for RFDS.
Enhancing efficiency in delivering the finest care
The RFDS (Queensland Section) Operations Control Centre (OCC) celebrates its second year of success.
Glencore supports RFDS Mount Isa crew in enhancing emergency care
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa aeromedical team have the ability to deliver enhanced emergency care thanks to a generous donation from Glencore Mount Isa Mines.
Construction milestone at Mount Isa aeromedical base
Construction of the new $31.8 million LifeFlight and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mount Isa base is approaching the halfway stage with some exterior walls going up in place in the past week.
Family holiday gone wrong
Ryan and Niki have always been supporters of the Flying Doctor yet never imagined that one day their own daughter would become a patient after being bitten by a shark.
The Outback Explorer Campaign shines a light on Queensland communities
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders have launched the Outback Explorer Campaign to celebrate Queensland communities and those who live in them.
New Aeromedical Training Academy a significant boost for the Wide Bay region
Queensland’s new high-tech aeromedical simulator is now open for business in one of the state’s fastest growing regions.
Creating connections in the Cape
This Mental Health Week we reflect on the success of the Horse Wisdom Equine Assisted Learning Program and how it is changing lives for people in Cape York.
Outback adventure ends with flight home by the Flying Doctor
You never know when you might need a service you've never used before. That was the situation for Luke, a senior corporate executive in Brisbane, whose brief adventure in the outback led to his first call to the Flying Doctor.
A milestone worth celebrating
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Mount Isa Base.
