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Before joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) as an aeromedical pilot, Matthew Kloeden flew with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), an experience that taught him the true meaning of service and teamwork.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service celebrates a Perfect Parliamentary landing!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service celebrated a perfect 'Parliamentary landing' on the front lawn of Canberra's Parliament House in November 2025.
Celebrating RFDS’s Fallon Gray as National Rural and Remote Health Awards Finalist
Fallon Gray, Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section’s General Practice Business Development Lead, was a finalist for the 2025 National Rural and Remote Health Awards in the Excellence in Rural/Remote Health Administration category.
Stay safe this harvest season
For the past 97 years, the nurses, doctors and pilots of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) have been no strangers to regional WA.
Where challenge meets heart
Seeking something different, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa nurse manager, Jamie-Lee McCall, swapped the bustle of Brisbane for a new challenge in Queensland's furthest corner, and she hasn’t looked back.
Be sun safe this Summer
RFDS (Queensland Section) Dermatologist Dr Stephen Andrews talks about sun safety and skin surveillance ahead of Summer.
Silver City Highway: A lifeline in emergencies
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, our team joined Transport for NSW and key emergency services for a Shannon’s Creek Training Day – a vital refresher on activating the Shannon’s Creek Airstrip on the Silver City Highway.
Dr Saranne Cooke on Why the RFDS mission is deeply personal
Dr Saranne Cooke, Chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) shares why the RFDS mission is deeply personal.
A flying lifeline home: Otto’s journey back to Arnhem Land
For 64-year-old Otto Dann, the RFDS provided the final step in a long and challenging medical journey back home to Arnhem Land, NT.
Flying Doctor innovation sets new standard for digital care in the air
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has earned national recognition with an Exemplar Practice award under the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards for its innovative prehospital Electronic Health Record (RFDS EHR).
Your gift of time inspired a gift in Richard's Will
Proud Outback Guardian, Richard, has left a gift in his Will to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section).
Remembering Dr John Mickan AM: one of South Australia’s first flying doctors
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) pays heartfelt tribute to Dr John Mickan AM, honouring his life, legacy, and remarkable contribution to health care in South Australia’s remote communities.
A career of care
This October, Dr Dean Taylor, Medical Education Lead - Aeromedical, celebrates 25 years of service with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS).
It’s a win for young Fraser
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the winners of the 2025 Outback Explorer Competition.
It was a phone call that saved her life — thanks to you
Marie got the immediate treatment she needed following a visit to the Hebel clinic. Because of you, she now has more quality time with her family.
