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New emergency airstrip takes off in Far North Queensland
More detailsSod turned on a new Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and the state’s aeromedical healthcare providers will soon operate under the same roof at a new Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport to connect more regional, rural and remote communities to major hospitals and life-saving medical care.
A call to action for safer healthcare
This World Patient Safety Day, the RFDS (Queensland Section) is shining a spotlight on patient safety awareness and the importance of supporting our healthcare systems.
Support for stations
Most farmers, ringers and station hands would know someone who has been helped by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) when an ordinary workday in the outback doesn’t go to plan.
The legendary jackaroo retires his beloved tractor
As Sam Hughes steps away from his iconic bright orange 1957 Chamberlin 9G tractor, it feels like the end of an era. But while this might be the last time we see him with his tractor, it’s far from the end of the Travelling Jackaroo’s journey.
Longreach locals master mental health support skills
Many of us have loved ones or friends who are facing challenging times, but it can be difficult to recognise when their struggles signal a developing mental health issue or crisis. In these situations, being prepared to provide support can make all the difference.
A father’s journey with the Flying Doctor
The challenges of life on remote stations in Queensland’s Channel Country seem trivial when you’re doing what you love with the people you love. John Tully wouldn’t trade his life for anything different, but without the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), he may not be here today.
The legacy and future of the Mount Isa Base
Sixty years ago, in the heart of Queensland’s outback, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa base was established, revolutionising healthcare in one of the State’s most challenging regions.
Paralympian saved by the Flying Doctor
Australian Paralympian Lewis Bishop is preparing to compete against the world’s best at the 2024 Paralympian Games in Paris after being saved by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section).
RFDS thankful for Fraser Coast Regional Council support
In the past year, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical team helped more than a thousand sick or injured patients from the Fraser Coast region reach the care they needed.
QCoal Foundation and QCoal Group extend its support of the Flying Doctor
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has extended its longstanding Principal Partner agreement with the QCoal Foundation and QCoal Group.
Urgent help for little Millie
When six-month-old Millie had her first febrile convulsion at their remote cattle station the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) was there to guide her mum every step of the way.
Twenty thousand smiles can’t be wrong
Twenty thousand mouths are a lot of teeth and gums to treat but that’s the exact number the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mobile Dental Unit have racked up over more than eleven years of service.
Embracing change and changing lives, one smile at a time
When George Chen, Principal Dentist of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section), left his longstanding clinic position to join the RFDS, he was instantly captivated by his new role.
A familiar name takes flight
In celebration of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) 15-year partnership with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the public was invited to help name a RFDS aircraft.
New era for Mount Isa as aeromedical support breaks ground
Improved patient care and response capabilities for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) and LifeFlight is a step closer today with the first sod turned on a new $31.8 million joint facility at Mount Isa.
