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Council backs rural and regional health with RFDS landing fees waived
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The importance of frontline primary health care in tackling chronic disease
There’s no doubting the importance of aeromedical support across Queensland but there’s another frontline service that’s every bit as important and plays a major role in the health and wellbeing of people across the state.
RFDS rescues musterer after kangaroo collision shatters leg
Aroutine workday in far western New South Wales turned into a medical emergency for contract musterer Patrick 'Paddy' Blomfields, when a kangaroo slammed into his side, severely breaking his leg and requiring the help of the Flying Doctor.
What your support made possible in FY2025-26
RFDS WA continued to deliver critical and essential health care across Western Australia, providing care to an average of 54 people each day in the financial year 2025-26.
New emergency airstrip takes off in Far North Queensland
The Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job of strengthening disaster resilience in Far North Queensland, with construction now underway on a new emergency airstrip at Dunbar on the Burke Developmental Road.
Samantha's daughter needed the Flying Doctor and now she helps keep it flying
While on a family holiday in North Queensland, Samantha's two-year-old daughter, Isla, was pulled unresponsive from the caravan park swimming pool.
RFDS travelling dentists remain vital to remote oral health
With Dental Health Week just wrapped up, RFDS Principal Dental Adviser Stevie Dilley reflects on the impact the RFDS Dental Service continues to have on the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.
Engineering Lifelines: The People Helping Connect Remote Australia to Care
Their work may happen behind hangar doors, but RFDS aviation engineers play an essential role in connecting remote communities with healthcare and helping patients access care closer to home.
Skilled, self-sufficient, in the air by 7.30am: life as an Outback dentist
No two days look the same when your clinic is a plane trip from the nearest town – and that's exactly what RFDS dental teams are trained and equipped for.
The Flying Doctor records a massive year of life-saving care
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) delivered more than 81,000 occasions of care across the state last year; that’s 223 every day.
RFDS to launch Primary Health Care in Clermont
The Clermont community will soon benefit from the expertise of specialist Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) doctors with GP consultations returning to the town.
Thrown through the wash: Jason's story
Bundaberg Regional Council continues its valuable support
Keeping the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) in the air and supporting the Bundaberg Region is a key focus for Bundaberg Regional Council.
