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Harriet from RFDS Tasmania with a dog.

Women’s Health: The Essential Check-Up Guide for Every Age

01 Sep 2025

It’s easy to put your health on the backburner—especially when life gets busy. But regular health checks are one of the most powerful ways to take care of yourself, catch potential issues early, and feel confident in your wellbeing.

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27 Jan 2021

Critical care for a genetic heart condition

Tash Yeo’s concerned friend urged her to get a check-up at their local hospital when he noticed her heart was racing and she was out of breath.

Tash Yeo in hospital bed
19 Jan 2021

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.

Dr Katrina Starmer and some members of the Chillagoe community
18 Jan 2021

Saving baby Kaleb

Baby Kaleb was only 10 days old when he became seriously ill in the midst of rising floodwaters in Biloela. His mum, Lori, took him to the local hospital. But Kaleb was so unwell that he needed intensive care – nearly 150km away.

Baby Kaleb
18 Jan 2021

New Study on RFDS Pregnancy Patients

New Study reveals one out of every 420 women who gave birth Australia-wide during 2015–2017 received an aeromedical retrieval by the RFDS

New Study Pregnancy
13 Jan 2021

Impact of COVID lockdown on aeromedical retrievals

New data released this week by Australian researchers reveals the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown period on aeromedical retrievals in rural and remote regions.

Loading a patient onto RFDS aircraft
12 Jan 2021

Caring for our rural and remote communities

In spite of everything that has happened over the past year, our generous community of supporters has enabled us to continue to help thousands of people in their time of need.

Caring for our rural and remote communities
11 Jan 2021

Learn about our RFDS Reconcilliation Journey

We are dedicated to ensuring our services contribute to the “Close the Gap” targets to improve both health outcomes and access to health services for First Nations Peoples. Find out more about the RFDS Reconciliation Journey and our Reconciliation Action Plan

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05 Jan 2021

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.

Kathleen Conroy provides advice on writing your will
04 Jan 2021

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.

Brisbane Base Tour
03 Jan 2021

24/7 service uninterrupted by Broome base fire

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) is continuing its 24/7 service in the Kimberley despite a fire at its Broome base on Saturday night.

RFDS broome base
03 Jan 2021

Heather Stott shares the impact of her role as Key Relationships Manager

In her role as Key Relationships Manager, Heather Stott enjoys meeting RFDS (Queensland Section) supporters, and showing them how their contributions are making a difference.

Heather Stott Key Relationships Manager
02 Jan 2021

Learn why Flight Nurse Robyn Langton is passionate about her role with the RFDS

RFDS Bundaberg Manager of Clinical and Base Operations, Robyn Langton, says being able to provide remote Queenslanders with the same quality of healthcare to their counterparts in the city is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.

RFDS (Queensland Section) Flight Nurse Robyn Langton
01 Jan 2021

Dr Charles Ellis shares his experience of an emergency flight to save a newborn baby

With almost 20 years’ experience with the Flying Doctor, Dr Charles shares one emergency flight he remembers vividly, the flight to save a newborn child.

Dr Charles Ellis saves newborn baby
01 Jan 2021

Reconciliation Week Reading List

Expand your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievement with this recommended reading list for National Reconciliation Week.

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